Glenbard West fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Downers Grove North on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Downers Grove North Trojans by a score of 15-14. Glenbard West has not had much luck with Downers Grove North recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Nick Pleasant was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Nico Ruoti stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Braeden Groszek, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
On Downers Grove North's side, they let JD Cumbee and Brady Schallmoser loose on the outfield. Cumbee scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Schallmoser scored two runs while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. Nick Konopiots was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
Glenbard West's loss dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Downers Grove North, their victory bumped their record up to 20-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Glenbard West will face off against Hinsdale South at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Glenbard West is facing Hinsdale South at the right time seeing as Hinsdale South is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Downers Grove North, they will head out on the road to take on Willowbrook at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Downers Grove North is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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