Elgin extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 7-18. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Glenbard South Raiders. The Maroons were not able to make up for their loss to the Raiders from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Matt Caldwell was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Julian Jacobo, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
As for Glenbard South, their record is now 14-17-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Elgin since April 27, 2022.
On Glenbard South's side, Dominic Fratus was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. Fratus has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Evan Goldman was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Sam Rickert also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Coming up, Elgin will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. Edward at 4:30 p.m. As for Glenbard South, they will challenge Glenbard West at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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