Jacobs had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 5-4 to make it four. They fell just short of the Schaumburg Saxons by a score of 7-6. The Golden Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Saxons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Olivia Fillipp made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Talia Disilvio was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Schaumburg, they now have a winning record of 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 27, 2024.
On Schaumburg's side, Madison Linnemann made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Linnemann has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Dolecki, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jordan Murtaugh, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
Jacobs wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 16-5 victory against Palatine on the 12th. As for Schaumburg, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-2 loss against Maine West on the 12th.
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