Batavia had lost six straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 6-17 to make it seven. They came up short against the Glenbard East Rams, falling 12-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 6-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Glenbard East, their record now sits at 16-4. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won 13 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Glenbard East's part, Lorelai May spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. May has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Glenbard East got a massive performance out of Lilly Carver, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Emma Jaras was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI.
Coming up, Batavia will challenge Schaumburg at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saxons have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Glenbard East, they will take on Glenbard West at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last four games the Hilltoppers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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