Leyden is 0-10 against Downers Grove South since April of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will head out to face off against the Mustangs at 4:45 p.m.
Leyden is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Willowbrook on Wednesday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors.
Elise Bertsche was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Bertsche was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Bertsche wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abigail Cortez, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Downers Grove South came out on top against Addison Trail on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Mustangs walked away with a 6-1 win over the Blazers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.
Morgan Hahn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jordan Balsavich was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Gabby Ruchniewicz was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
The victory got Downers Grove South back to even at 7-7. As for Leyden, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
Leyden might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from Downers Grove South in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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