Downers Grove North was the 9-1 winner over Glenbard West when they last played one another on Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Trojans fell just short of the Hilltoppers by a score of 3-2 on Friday. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jimmy Reilly was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Downers Grove North saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Russ Oros, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Downers Grove North's loss dropped their record down to 19-5. As for Glenbard West, their win bumped their record up to 9-13.
Looking ahead, Downers Grove North is taking a road trip to challenge Glenbard South at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Glenbard West, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hinsdale South at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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