Rams
| 04/15/25 @ Ridgewood | 18-2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Riverside-Brookfield | 13-6 |
| 04/10/25 @ Glenbard South | 10-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Elmwood Park | 7-1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Streamwood | 19-0 |
| 03/25/25 @ Bartlett | 9-0 |
Glenbard East had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Tuesday. They blew past the Ridgewood Rebels 18-2. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Keira Nelson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Nelson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. She also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marley Szeluga, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Melissa Saldana was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Glenbard East kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in six consecutive matches.
Glenbard East's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 11.1 runs this season. As for Ridgewood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Glenbard East will square off against West Aurora at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Blackhawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.1 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ridgewood, they will face off against Bartlett at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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