Wauconda scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Round Lake Panthers as the Wauconda Bulldogs made off with a 28-2 victory. Wauconda might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine matches by nine runs or more this season.
Patrick Shannon made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Shannon was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jaxson Miglands was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, seven RBI, and four runs. Another player making a difference was Dominic Ciaburri, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Round Lake's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Javier Rolon, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Round Lake hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Wauconda has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for Round Lake, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-17.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wauconda will take on Round Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Round Lake, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Grayslake North at 4:30 p.m. Grayslake North will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Round Lake surely won't give up without a fight.
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