Jacobs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 16-6 to the Wauconda Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jacobs of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
For Wauconda's part, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Threde, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Antonucci, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Jacobs' defeat dropped their record down to 4-23. As for Wauconda, their victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jacobs will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Sycamore at 4:30 p.m. As for Wauconda, they will square off against Grayslake Central at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Grayslake Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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