The Glenbard North Panthers will take on the Leyden Eagles in a tournament on Saturday. Glenbard North knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Leyden likes a good challenge.
Glenbard North lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Waubonsie Valley, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's game. The Panthers blew past the Warriors 16-4 on Thursday. Considering the Panthers have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Aubry Miller
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Aubry Miller made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Tru Medina was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Alexis Frcek was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Glenbard North lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Leyden fell victim to South Elgin and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 12-0 to the Storm. The Eagles' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Glenbard North is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That somehow still isn't as good as their 14-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Leyden, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.
Glenbard North was able to grind out a solid win over Leyden in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, winning 8-3. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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