Crystal Lake South extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 25 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-22 in the process. They fell 9-4 to the Lakes Eagles. The Gators were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2021.
As for Lakes, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games.
For Lakes' part, Abby Charlton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Liv Tautges was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brookelynn Maxson, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Crystal Lake South will be playing in front of their home fans against Cary-Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Gators are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lakes, they will take on Grayslake Central at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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