Rolling Meadows scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Lake Forest Scouts 19-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Rolling Meadows as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Mia Pilipauskus and Iris Jordan were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Pilipauskus struck out 11 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Jordan tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Pilipauskus scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while Jordan scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caylee Del Boccio, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Ashlyn Ferguson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Lake Forest's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Shader, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Rolling Meadows' win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-15. As for Lake Forest, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rolling Meadows will take on Prospect at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Prospect is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Rolling Meadows will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Lake Forest, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome New Trier, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m.
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