The home team had won the previous six meetings between Central and Crystal Lake Central, and Crystal Lake Central kept the tradition alive. The Rockets came up short against the Tigers on Monday, falling 7-1. The Rockets were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Isabella Reed was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched.
At the plate, Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kelsey Covey, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Central's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-6. As for Crystal Lake Central, the win keeps they at an undefeated 8-0.
Coincidentally, Central and Crystal Lake Central will both be playing McHenry the next time they take the field. The Rockets will host the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Tigers will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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