It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Elgin had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They blew past the Streamwood Sabres 21-11. Elgin's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Madision King made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off seven hits. King has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. King was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abigail Mutolo, who fired off two home runs, five runs, and seven RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Xiamara Lawrence, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and four RBI.
Elgin's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-22. As for Streamwood, they dropped their record down to 1-21 with that loss, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Elgin will challenge Fremd at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Fremd's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Elgin's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Streamwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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