Libertyville won the last time they faced Grayslake Central, and things went their way in their first game on Saturday too. The Libertyville Wildcats had just enough and edged the Grayslake Central Rams out 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Libertyville.
Taylor Higham made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Higham was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, McKenzie Rihm was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Emily Psyhogios, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Grayslake Central's side, Allyson Struck and Eliza Piggott stepped up to the plate in a big way. Struck scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Piggott went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Libertyville now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Grayslake Central, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Elk Grove the next time they take the field. Grayslake Central will head out to face Elk Grove at 11:00 a.m. in their first game on Saturday, while Libertyville will play them later in the day, at 9:30 a.m.
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