Grayslake North had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 9-5 win over the Johnsburg Skyhawks on Saturday. This was a revenge contest for Grayslake North, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-1 defeat when these two played on Saturday.
Jane Pritchard made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Pritchard was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Elyse Gawerecki and Alyson Alvarenga did most of the damage at the plate: Gawerecki scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Alvarenga scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Lauren Gaeding was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
On Johnsburg's side, Sarah Nethaway made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Grayslake North's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-12. As for Johnsburg, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-9.
Grayslake North will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Cary-Grove at 4:30 p.m. As for Johnsburg, they will challenge Richmond-Burton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Richmond-Burton will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Johnsburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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