Highland Park couldn't quite beat New Trier on Tuesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-run loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Highland Park Giants fell just short of the New Trier Trevians by a score of 5-3. The defeat continues a trend for Highland Park in their matchups with New Trier: they've now lost three in a row.
Tatum Danielewicz put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Danielewicz was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Marin Killeen was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Arden Bubser was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Highland Park's loss dropped their record down to 5-8-1. As for New Trier, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland Park will take on Evanston at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Highland Park is facing Evanston at the right time seeing as Evanston is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for New Trier, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Glenbrook South at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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