Blue Island Eisenhower came out on top against Thornton Fractional North on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive ten-run sixth inning. The Cardinals blew past the Meteors 16-6. The win was some much needed relief for the Cardinals as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Karla Orellana spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Lana Krapf
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On the hitting side, Blue Island Eisenhower let Serenitee Vazquez and Lana Krapf run wild. Vazquez went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base, while Krapf went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave Krapf a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Melina Montoya, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
The victory got Blue Island Eisenhower back to even at 7-7. As for Thornton Fractional North, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Blue Island Eisenhower wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-1 loss against Argo on the 21st. As for Thornton Fractional North, they will take on Oak Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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