Elmwood Park had lost six games straight , but after bumping their record up to 7-18 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They never let the Ridgewood Rebels get on the board and left with a 6-0 victory. This was a revenge game for the Tigers: when they faced off against the Rebels back in April, they had to take a 15-0 defeat.
Leilani Mendez
| 05/13/25 @ Ridgewood | 11 |
| 05/10/25 vs Glenbrook North | 5 |
| 05/09/25 vs DePaul College Prep | 6 |
| 05/08/25 vs West Aurora | 7 |
| 05/06/25 @ Glenbard South | 6 |
| + 8 more games |
The result came thanks to Leilani Mendez's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Isabel Hall was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Maria Brown also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Elmwood Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ridgewood only managed two hits.
As for Ridgewood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
On Ridgewood's side, Megan Moe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up seven Ks.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Elmwood Park is set to challenge their familiar foe Aurora East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Ridgewood will square off against rival Elgin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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