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| 05/12/25 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 05/06/24 - Away | 2-11 L |
| 04/19/24 - Home | 4-15 L |
| 05/10/23 - Home | 1-12 L |
| 04/24/23 - Away | 2-14 L |
| + 5 more games |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Leyden ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They skirted past the Downers Grove South Mustangs 4-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Arianna Gallo spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Carmen Richardson, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Elise Bertsche, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Leyden kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Leyden's win bumped their record up to 10-13. As for Downers Grove South, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leyden will head out to square off against Berwyn/Cicero Morton at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Downers Grove South, they will venture away from home to take on Plainfield East at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bengals have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.
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