While Elmwood Park put up some runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for St. Edward. The Elmwood Park Tigers walked away with a 4-0 win over the St. Edward Green Wave. That's more bragging rights for Elmwood Park, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The result came thanks to Leilani Mendez's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ariana Huaman and Jessica Craig did most of the damage at the plate: Huaman scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3, while Craig scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Carole Akers, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
On St. Edward's side, Alaina Nolan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
Elmwood Park has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. As for St. Edward, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elmwood Park is on the road again on Thursday to play Rolling Meadows at 4:45 p.m. As for St. Edward, they will square off against Richmond-Burton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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