Northside extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Payton College Prep Grizzlies. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Grizzlies apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Jilliyn Yung was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Yung was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, Payton Phoxay made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ashley Rodriguez, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
As for Payton College Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-10 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games.
On Payton College Prep's side, Jacqueline Madda spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. Madda has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Athena Corrales was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyla Hamilton, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.
Coming up, Payton College Prep will face off against Chicago Hope Academy at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Northside will be paying especially close attention to the Grizzlies' contest: after the Grizzlies face off against Fenwick, they'll take on Northside again at 4:30 p.m. on the 12th.
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