Rauner dropped their record down to 7-8 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the UIC College Prep Firecats. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Firecats earlier this season, when they won 16-5.
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Andrew Shanley and Andrew Anaya stepped up to the plate in a big way. Shanley got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases and two runs, while Anaya got on base in two of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Shanley is becoming a predictor of Rauner's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 5-7 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Randy Castillo, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
UIC College Prep's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On UIC College Prep's side, the team relied heavily on Tristan Pierre, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those three runs gave Pierre a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Jones, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rauner will face off against Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for UIC College Prep, they will take on Noble Street College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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