2012 Softball Weekly Highlights
Week Ten
Varsity
R-B Softball went 6-0 this past week, to end the regular season with a record of 24-7.
On Monday May 14th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated De La Salle HS of Chicago 9-2 in Chicago. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 16 hits with 1B Ashlee Haugh leading the way, going 3 for 5 driving in 2 runs and scoring 1 run. In a rare occurance, All nine starters for the Lady Bulldogs scored one run. The winning pitcher for the Lady Bulldogs was Senior Kylie O'Connell. Kylie pitched a complete game, striking out 3, walking 1, giving up 8 hits and two earned runs.
On Tuesday May 15th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Ridgewood HS 14-2 in Norridge in a five inning game. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 12 hits with Junior 2b leading the way going 2 for 3, also a walk, driving in 3 runs, and scoring 1 run. Freshman Katie O'Connell picked up 6th win on the season pitching a complete game 1 hitter, striking out 4 batters, walking 3, and giving up 2 runs.
On Wednesday May 16th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated Crystal Lake South 11-3 in Crystal Lake IL. The Lady Bulldogs hat their hitting shoes on again pounding out another 15 hits in the game. Senior CF Becky Mantel started the scoring off in the top of the first by smacking a 3 run HR over the left field fence to put the Lady Bulldogs up 3-0 after only five pitches into the game. That was Mantel's 10th home run on the season. Mantel came up again in the 2nd inning and smashed a two run double to put the Lady Bulldogs up 6-0 in the second inning. The Lady Bulldogs cruised to an 11-3 victory with Freshman Katie O'Connell picking
up her 7th victory on the season pitching a complete game, giving up four hits, 3 runs, striking out 3, and walking no one.
On Thursday May 17th, The Lady Bulldogs again defeated Ridgewood 15-0 on Senior Day, with the game being played at Ehlert Park in Brookfield. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 14 hits for the game. In The first inning The Lady Bulldogs scored 3 runs to go up 3-0. In the second inning, The Lady Bulldogs scored 7 more runs, to go up 10-0 after 2 innings. The Lady Bulldogs scored one run in the third, 3 in the fourth, and 1 in the fifth, to make the final score 15-0. Leading hitters for R-B were senior 1B Megan Frey going 2 for 3 driving in 3 runs, and SS Kelly Ely driving in 3 runs. The O'Connell Sisters, Kylie who started and Katie who finished, combined to pitch a shutout, striking out 7, giving up 2 hits, and walking no one.
On Friday May 18th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated Plainfield South 2-1, at the Stone City Jamboree in Minooka IL. Senior Kylie O'Connell pitched a complete game 5 hitter, striking out 2 and walking no one. On the offensive side, Junior catcher, Emily Hastings hit a solo home run in the top of the second to put the Lady Bulldogs up 1-0. In the bottom of the third Plainfield South tied the game 1-1. The game remained tied until the top of the seventh when with two out and SS Kelly Ely on first, Junior rf Annabelle Gardiner doubled and Ely beat the throw home to put the Lady Bulldogs up 2-1. The Lady Bulldogs held Plainfield South scoreless in the bottom of the 7th, to make the final 2-1.
On Saturday May 19th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the 7th ranked class 4--A, Trojans of Downers Grove North 1-0 in Downers Grove. The Lady Bulldogs scored the only run of the game in the top of the first inning when senior 3b Kiley Rusen led off the game with a double to left field, then was sacrificed to third by 2b Tierney Duffy, and then C Emily Hastings drove in Rusen when the the Downers Grove rf mishandled a line
drive by Hastings. Senior Kylie O'Connell picked up her 17th win on the season and 4th win on the week, piching a complete game, giving up only 3 hits, striking out 2, and walking no one. The Lady Bulldog defense was steller, with Rusen and SS Ely combining to either make or assist on 14 of the 21 outs for the game.
The Lady Bulldogs start class 3-A regional play Tuesday May 22nd, as the 3rd seed in the Glenbard South Sectional. R-B is hosting one of the regionals and plays Chicago Hubbard, Tuesday in Riverside at 4:30 pm.
Sophomore
Arrived at DeLaSalle late. They only had the field to 6:20 PM. Coaches agreed game would end at that exact time with whoever was winning. It was an error filled game by both teams, however, both teams did hit the ball very well. Rb was winning 7 to 3 after 3 iinnings. DeLaSalle went up 8 to 7 in the 4th. After 2 outs in the 5th and nobody on base RB's 1st 4 batters hit consecutive singles to give RB a 9 to 8 lead. After the third out it was 9-8 and game was called at 6:20 PM. Hayden Claire pitched an excellent game. As I previously stated, there were many errors behind her yet she kept her focus to keep us in the game. Girls on both teams never quit as if they were playing for the Olympic Gold Medal. Very fun and exciting game.
Varsity
R-B Softball went 6-0 this past week, to end the regular season with a record of 24-7.
On Monday May 14th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated De La Salle HS of Chicago 9-2 in Chicago. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 16 hits with 1B Ashlee Haugh leading the way, going 3 for 5 driving in 2 runs and scoring 1 run. In a rare occurance, All nine starters for the Lady Bulldogs scored one run. The winning pitcher for the Lady Bulldogs was Senior Kylie O'Connell. Kylie pitched a complete game, striking out 3, walking 1, giving up 8 hits and two earned runs.
On Tuesday May 15th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Ridgewood HS 14-2 in Norridge in a five inning game. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 12 hits with Junior 2b leading the way going 2 for 3, also a walk, driving in 3 runs, and scoring 1 run. Freshman Katie O'Connell picked up 6th win on the season pitching a complete game 1 hitter, striking out 4 batters, walking 3, and giving up 2 runs.
On Wednesday May 16th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated Crystal Lake South 11-3 in Crystal Lake IL. The Lady Bulldogs hat their hitting shoes on again pounding out another 15 hits in the game. Senior CF Becky Mantel started the scoring off in the top of the first by smacking a 3 run HR over the left field fence to put the Lady Bulldogs up 3-0 after only five pitches into the game. That was Mantel's 10th home run on the season. Mantel came up again in the 2nd inning and smashed a two run double to put the Lady Bulldogs up 6-0 in the second inning. The Lady Bulldogs cruised to an 11-3 victory with Freshman Katie O'Connell picking
up her 7th victory on the season pitching a complete game, giving up four hits, 3 runs, striking out 3, and walking no one.
On Thursday May 17th, The Lady Bulldogs again defeated Ridgewood 15-0 on Senior Day, with the game being played at Ehlert Park in Brookfield. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 14 hits for the game. In The first inning The Lady Bulldogs scored 3 runs to go up 3-0. In the second inning, The Lady Bulldogs scored 7 more runs, to go up 10-0 after 2 innings. The Lady Bulldogs scored one run in the third, 3 in the fourth, and 1 in the fifth, to make the final score 15-0. Leading hitters for R-B were senior 1B Megan Frey going 2 for 3 driving in 3 runs, and SS Kelly Ely driving in 3 runs. The O'Connell Sisters, Kylie who started and Katie who finished, combined to pitch a shutout, striking out 7, giving up 2 hits, and walking no one.
On Friday May 18th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated Plainfield South 2-1, at the Stone City Jamboree in Minooka IL. Senior Kylie O'Connell pitched a complete game 5 hitter, striking out 2 and walking no one. On the offensive side, Junior catcher, Emily Hastings hit a solo home run in the top of the second to put the Lady Bulldogs up 1-0. In the bottom of the third Plainfield South tied the game 1-1. The game remained tied until the top of the seventh when with two out and SS Kelly Ely on first, Junior rf Annabelle Gardiner doubled and Ely beat the throw home to put the Lady Bulldogs up 2-1. The Lady Bulldogs held Plainfield South scoreless in the bottom of the 7th, to make the final 2-1.
On Saturday May 19th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the 7th ranked class 4--A, Trojans of Downers Grove North 1-0 in Downers Grove. The Lady Bulldogs scored the only run of the game in the top of the first inning when senior 3b Kiley Rusen led off the game with a double to left field, then was sacrificed to third by 2b Tierney Duffy, and then C Emily Hastings drove in Rusen when the the Downers Grove rf mishandled a line
drive by Hastings. Senior Kylie O'Connell picked up her 17th win on the season and 4th win on the week, piching a complete game, giving up only 3 hits, striking out 2, and walking no one. The Lady Bulldog defense was steller, with Rusen and SS Ely combining to either make or assist on 14 of the 21 outs for the game.
The Lady Bulldogs start class 3-A regional play Tuesday May 22nd, as the 3rd seed in the Glenbard South Sectional. R-B is hosting one of the regionals and plays Chicago Hubbard, Tuesday in Riverside at 4:30 pm.
Sophomore
Arrived at DeLaSalle late. They only had the field to 6:20 PM. Coaches agreed game would end at that exact time with whoever was winning. It was an error filled game by both teams, however, both teams did hit the ball very well. Rb was winning 7 to 3 after 3 iinnings. DeLaSalle went up 8 to 7 in the 4th. After 2 outs in the 5th and nobody on base RB's 1st 4 batters hit consecutive singles to give RB a 9 to 8 lead. After the third out it was 9-8 and game was called at 6:20 PM. Hayden Claire pitched an excellent game. As I previously stated, there were many errors behind her yet she kept her focus to keep us in the game. Girls on both teams never quit as if they were playing for the Olympic Gold Medal. Very fun and exciting game.
Week Nine
Varsity
On Tuesday May 8th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Timothy Christian Trojans 2-0 at Kiwanis Park in Brookfield. Senior Pitcher Kylie O'Connell won her 13th game of the season by pitching a complete game shutout, giving up only two hits and striking out five batters. The Lady Bulldogs scored their only two runs of the game in the bottom of the second, when ss Kelly Ely led off with a double, O'Connell then singled, 3b Kiley Rusen singled, and then Lf Jasmin Castaneda also singled, giving the Lady Bulldogs their two runs.
On Wednesday May 9th, The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Richards High School to play the 2nd ranked Bulldogs and lost 4-1. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the third when Richards scored 3 runs on five hits. Richards scored one more run in the bottom of the fifth to go up 4-0. The Lady Bulldogs mounted a rally in the top of the seventh when C Emily Hastings singled, and then 1b hit the top of the center field fence for a double to drive in Hastings. The rally stalled after that and the final score ended up being 4-1.
On Thursday May 10th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Timothy Christian 14-0 in Elmhurst, in a five inning game. The Lady Bulldogs scored in all five innings with the big inning being the second inning when the Lady Bulldogs scored 5 runs sending 9 batters to the plate. Senior Kiley Rusen led the hitting attack going 3 for3, scoring 2 runs, 2 rbi's, and 1 stolen base. Kiley is now 1 hit away from becoming the first Lady Bulldog to get 200 hits for her career.
Sophomore
May 9, 2012. RB verse Richards. It was a hard fought game as the first inning ended 0 to 0. In the top of the second Richards scored 5 runs on 3 walks two hits and an error. They scored 5 more in the 4th and 3 in
the 5th to take a 13 to 0 lead. Grace Cody was 2 for three for RB with a single and a double. Losing pitcher Sam Cook's line: 4 innings: 3 hits, 7 walks, 2 K's, 9 runs (5 earned). Claire Hayden: 1 inning: 1 hit, 3 walks, 1 K, 4 runs (2 earned).
Freshman
The Freshmen Softball team played a good Richards team on Wed. After a couple of errors and going down 5 to nothing after 2 innings the Freshmen fought back and crushed a very good Richards team. I would say it was our best Victory of the year. Elizabeth DiMonte Pitched well and stuck out 6, allowing only 2 earned runs. Offense was provided by; Kaylan Landahl 3 for 3 with a double 1 run scored, Tricia Scalise 2 for 2 / 2 RBI's, Ava Castelaz 2 for 3 with a double and 1 run scored, 3 RBI's, Elizabeth DiMonte, Double 2 RBI's, Nicole Koronkowski, 2 for 3 2 runs scored, 2 RBI's. Mariah Vazquez single 1 run scored.Alise Battistoni single 1 run scored. Gia DeStefano single.
Varsity
On Tuesday May 8th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Timothy Christian Trojans 2-0 at Kiwanis Park in Brookfield. Senior Pitcher Kylie O'Connell won her 13th game of the season by pitching a complete game shutout, giving up only two hits and striking out five batters. The Lady Bulldogs scored their only two runs of the game in the bottom of the second, when ss Kelly Ely led off with a double, O'Connell then singled, 3b Kiley Rusen singled, and then Lf Jasmin Castaneda also singled, giving the Lady Bulldogs their two runs.
On Wednesday May 9th, The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Richards High School to play the 2nd ranked Bulldogs and lost 4-1. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the third when Richards scored 3 runs on five hits. Richards scored one more run in the bottom of the fifth to go up 4-0. The Lady Bulldogs mounted a rally in the top of the seventh when C Emily Hastings singled, and then 1b hit the top of the center field fence for a double to drive in Hastings. The rally stalled after that and the final score ended up being 4-1.
On Thursday May 10th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Timothy Christian 14-0 in Elmhurst, in a five inning game. The Lady Bulldogs scored in all five innings with the big inning being the second inning when the Lady Bulldogs scored 5 runs sending 9 batters to the plate. Senior Kiley Rusen led the hitting attack going 3 for3, scoring 2 runs, 2 rbi's, and 1 stolen base. Kiley is now 1 hit away from becoming the first Lady Bulldog to get 200 hits for her career.
Sophomore
May 9, 2012. RB verse Richards. It was a hard fought game as the first inning ended 0 to 0. In the top of the second Richards scored 5 runs on 3 walks two hits and an error. They scored 5 more in the 4th and 3 in
the 5th to take a 13 to 0 lead. Grace Cody was 2 for three for RB with a single and a double. Losing pitcher Sam Cook's line: 4 innings: 3 hits, 7 walks, 2 K's, 9 runs (5 earned). Claire Hayden: 1 inning: 1 hit, 3 walks, 1 K, 4 runs (2 earned).
Freshman
The Freshmen Softball team played a good Richards team on Wed. After a couple of errors and going down 5 to nothing after 2 innings the Freshmen fought back and crushed a very good Richards team. I would say it was our best Victory of the year. Elizabeth DiMonte Pitched well and stuck out 6, allowing only 2 earned runs. Offense was provided by; Kaylan Landahl 3 for 3 with a double 1 run scored, Tricia Scalise 2 for 2 / 2 RBI's, Ava Castelaz 2 for 3 with a double and 1 run scored, 3 RBI's, Elizabeth DiMonte, Double 2 RBI's, Nicole Koronkowski, 2 for 3 2 runs scored, 2 RBI's. Mariah Vazquez single 1 run scored.Alise Battistoni single 1 run scored. Gia DeStefano single.
Week Eight
Varsity
R-B Softball had only one game last week. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Queen of Peace High School on Thursday May 3rd, 14-4 at the R-B field, in six innings. Senior Kylie O'Connell won her 12th game of the season pitching a 7 hitter, stiking out 5 batters and walking one. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 15 hits for the game, with senior CF Becky leading the way by smashing 3 home runs during the game. In the bottom of the first after Kiley Rusen reached on an error, Becky smashed a 2 run home run down the left field line to tie the game at 2-2. In the bottom of the third, Becky led off the inning with a solo home run over the left fielders head to put the Lady Bulldogs up 5-2. In the bottom of the fourth, Becky came up to the plate with Rusen, and LF Jasmin Castaneda on base, and hit a towering 3 run home run into left center field, to put the Lady Bulldogs up 10-2 after 4 innings. The score was 10-4 going into the bottom of the sixth inning when the Lady Bulldogs scored 4 runs in the bottom of the inning to finish the game 14-4 with the ten run rule.
Sophomore
May 3, 2012. RB 8 - Queen of Peace 3. Winning pitcher Sam Cook gave up three runs in the first inning and held Queen of Peace scoreless the rest of the game. RB scored 1 in the first on a single by Grace Cody. Cody stole second and went to third on a single by Ashleigh Murphy. Cody stole home making the score 3 to 1. in the third Cody doubled, stole third and scored on a passed ball. Score 3-2.single by Caitie Rusen. In the fourth inning Caitie Rusen singled, Sami Mitchell walked and were driven in by a double by Nicole Swift. Score 4-2. In the fifth Cody was hit by a pitch and stole second. Natlie Gardiner doubled followed by singles by Murphy and Rusen. Mitchell walked and Eleanor Ahlberg doubled with 4 runs scoring in the 5th. Both team were held scoreless and the final score was 8 to 3. Cooks Pitching line. 3 hits, 7 walks, 8 K's, 3 runs (2 earned).
Freshman
May 3. 2012. RB 17 Fenton 7 - Nicole Capone 3 for 3 including a triple 3 runs scored and 4 RBI's. Ava Castelaz Triple, 1 run scored 2 RBI's. Kaylyn Landahl 5 for 5, 1 run scored 4 RBI's. Elizabeth DiMonte, 4 for 4 , 1 run scored 2 RBI's. Leah McKelvey 3 for 4 with a double and 3 runs scored. Kate Kosner 3 for 3 with a double, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI's. Mariah Vazquez 1 run scored, Alise Battistoni 2 for 2 , 1 run scored. Nikki Sinnott 2 for 2 1 run scored. Tricia Scalise 2 for 2 1 run scored.
Varsity
R-B Softball had only one game last week. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Queen of Peace High School on Thursday May 3rd, 14-4 at the R-B field, in six innings. Senior Kylie O'Connell won her 12th game of the season pitching a 7 hitter, stiking out 5 batters and walking one. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 15 hits for the game, with senior CF Becky leading the way by smashing 3 home runs during the game. In the bottom of the first after Kiley Rusen reached on an error, Becky smashed a 2 run home run down the left field line to tie the game at 2-2. In the bottom of the third, Becky led off the inning with a solo home run over the left fielders head to put the Lady Bulldogs up 5-2. In the bottom of the fourth, Becky came up to the plate with Rusen, and LF Jasmin Castaneda on base, and hit a towering 3 run home run into left center field, to put the Lady Bulldogs up 10-2 after 4 innings. The score was 10-4 going into the bottom of the sixth inning when the Lady Bulldogs scored 4 runs in the bottom of the inning to finish the game 14-4 with the ten run rule.
Sophomore
May 3, 2012. RB 8 - Queen of Peace 3. Winning pitcher Sam Cook gave up three runs in the first inning and held Queen of Peace scoreless the rest of the game. RB scored 1 in the first on a single by Grace Cody. Cody stole second and went to third on a single by Ashleigh Murphy. Cody stole home making the score 3 to 1. in the third Cody doubled, stole third and scored on a passed ball. Score 3-2.single by Caitie Rusen. In the fourth inning Caitie Rusen singled, Sami Mitchell walked and were driven in by a double by Nicole Swift. Score 4-2. In the fifth Cody was hit by a pitch and stole second. Natlie Gardiner doubled followed by singles by Murphy and Rusen. Mitchell walked and Eleanor Ahlberg doubled with 4 runs scoring in the 5th. Both team were held scoreless and the final score was 8 to 3. Cooks Pitching line. 3 hits, 7 walks, 8 K's, 3 runs (2 earned).
Freshman
May 3. 2012. RB 17 Fenton 7 - Nicole Capone 3 for 3 including a triple 3 runs scored and 4 RBI's. Ava Castelaz Triple, 1 run scored 2 RBI's. Kaylyn Landahl 5 for 5, 1 run scored 4 RBI's. Elizabeth DiMonte, 4 for 4 , 1 run scored 2 RBI's. Leah McKelvey 3 for 4 with a double and 3 runs scored. Kate Kosner 3 for 3 with a double, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI's. Mariah Vazquez 1 run scored, Alise Battistoni 2 for 2 , 1 run scored. Nikki Sinnott 2 for 2 1 run scored. Tricia Scalise 2 for 2 1 run scored.
Week Seven
Varsity
On Monday April 23rd, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Illiana Christian HS 13-5 in Lansing. The Lady Bulldogs Opened the scoring in the top of the first when 1b smashed a bases loaded triple to score the first three runs of the game. Illiana Christian came back and scored 3 in the bottom of the first and went up 5-4 after three innings. Senior Kylie O'Connell came on in relief and shut down Illilana the rest of the game. The Lady Bulldogs tied the game in the top of the fourth and then scored 3 runs in the fifth, and five more in the seventh to win the game 13-5. O'Connell won her 10th game of the season.
On Thursday April 26th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Illiana Christian 15-2 in five innings. Kylie O'Connell won her 11th game of the season pitching a five hitter and striking out 7 batters. The Lady Bulldogs had 20 hits in the game scoring in every inning. Every starter had atleast one hit, with RF Emma Schander leading the way going 3 for3 driving in 3 runs and scoring another.
Sophomore
April 24, 2012: RB vs Iliana Christian. RB won 11 to 9. Illiana Christian scored 2 in the first to take the lead. RB scored 1 in the first on a Home Run by Sam Cook. IC scored 1 more in the 2nd to take a 3-1 lead after 2 innings. IC scored 1 more in the 3rd. RB scored 1 in the 3rd on a walk to Eleanore Ahlberg who stole 2nd and scored on a single by Sam Cook. IC led 4 to 2 after 3 innings. IC scored 3 more in the top of the 4th and RB matched that with 3 in the bottom of the 4th as Caitie Rusen reached on error, Sami Mitchell walked and Ashleigh Murphy drove them both in. Murphy went home on a passed ball for the 3rd run. IC 7, RB 5 after 4 innings. IC scoreless in the 5th as RB scored 3 on a walk to Ahlberg followed by singles by Grace Cody, Natalie Gardner, Yessenia Mercado and Caitie Rusen. RB 8 - IC 7 after 5 innings. IC scored 2 runs in the top of the 6th to take a 9 to 8 lead. RB responded with 3 in the bottom of the 6th on a walk to Ahlberg, a single by Cody, a hit batter, a walk to Isabel Pena and a single by Caitie Rusen. IC was held scoreless in the bottom of the 7th with the final score RB 11 - IC 9. Winning pitcher Sam Cook. 5 hits, 4 walks, 6 K's, 4 ER's.
Sniff. The streak is over. We lost to Illiana Christian 12 to 8. Illiana scored 3 in the first and 5 in the second to take a 8 to 0 lead going into the 4th inning. In the 4th Caitie Rusen singled, Sami Mitchell reached on error and Ashleigh Murphy drove in 2 with a double. Murphy scored on a single by Eleanor Ahlberg and Alhberg scored on a single by Grace Cody making the score 8 to 4. Illiana responded with 3 runs in the bottom of the 4th making the score 11 to 4. 6 substitutes entered the game for RB to take up the fight and scored 1 run in the top of the fifth on singles by Natalie Gardiner, Elise Fleischman and a walk to Rusen. Iliana responded with a run in the bottom of the 5th - score 12 to 5. RB fought back in the top of the 6th as Isabel Pena tripled, Cody singled driving her in. Nicole Swift followed with a single as did Elise Fleischman. Rusen and Mitchell walked and a total of 3 runs scored making the final score 12 to 8. The bright spot is 15 players participated and played their hearts out until the final out. Hope to start new streak Saturday at Oswego East.
Varsity
On Monday April 23rd, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Illiana Christian HS 13-5 in Lansing. The Lady Bulldogs Opened the scoring in the top of the first when 1b smashed a bases loaded triple to score the first three runs of the game. Illiana Christian came back and scored 3 in the bottom of the first and went up 5-4 after three innings. Senior Kylie O'Connell came on in relief and shut down Illilana the rest of the game. The Lady Bulldogs tied the game in the top of the fourth and then scored 3 runs in the fifth, and five more in the seventh to win the game 13-5. O'Connell won her 10th game of the season.
On Thursday April 26th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Illiana Christian 15-2 in five innings. Kylie O'Connell won her 11th game of the season pitching a five hitter and striking out 7 batters. The Lady Bulldogs had 20 hits in the game scoring in every inning. Every starter had atleast one hit, with RF Emma Schander leading the way going 3 for3 driving in 3 runs and scoring another.
Sophomore
April 24, 2012: RB vs Iliana Christian. RB won 11 to 9. Illiana Christian scored 2 in the first to take the lead. RB scored 1 in the first on a Home Run by Sam Cook. IC scored 1 more in the 2nd to take a 3-1 lead after 2 innings. IC scored 1 more in the 3rd. RB scored 1 in the 3rd on a walk to Eleanore Ahlberg who stole 2nd and scored on a single by Sam Cook. IC led 4 to 2 after 3 innings. IC scored 3 more in the top of the 4th and RB matched that with 3 in the bottom of the 4th as Caitie Rusen reached on error, Sami Mitchell walked and Ashleigh Murphy drove them both in. Murphy went home on a passed ball for the 3rd run. IC 7, RB 5 after 4 innings. IC scoreless in the 5th as RB scored 3 on a walk to Ahlberg followed by singles by Grace Cody, Natalie Gardner, Yessenia Mercado and Caitie Rusen. RB 8 - IC 7 after 5 innings. IC scored 2 runs in the top of the 6th to take a 9 to 8 lead. RB responded with 3 in the bottom of the 6th on a walk to Ahlberg, a single by Cody, a hit batter, a walk to Isabel Pena and a single by Caitie Rusen. IC was held scoreless in the bottom of the 7th with the final score RB 11 - IC 9. Winning pitcher Sam Cook. 5 hits, 4 walks, 6 K's, 4 ER's.
Sniff. The streak is over. We lost to Illiana Christian 12 to 8. Illiana scored 3 in the first and 5 in the second to take a 8 to 0 lead going into the 4th inning. In the 4th Caitie Rusen singled, Sami Mitchell reached on error and Ashleigh Murphy drove in 2 with a double. Murphy scored on a single by Eleanor Ahlberg and Alhberg scored on a single by Grace Cody making the score 8 to 4. Illiana responded with 3 runs in the bottom of the 4th making the score 11 to 4. 6 substitutes entered the game for RB to take up the fight and scored 1 run in the top of the fifth on singles by Natalie Gardiner, Elise Fleischman and a walk to Rusen. Iliana responded with a run in the bottom of the 5th - score 12 to 5. RB fought back in the top of the 6th as Isabel Pena tripled, Cody singled driving her in. Nicole Swift followed with a single as did Elise Fleischman. Rusen and Mitchell walked and a total of 3 runs scored making the final score 12 to 8. The bright spot is 15 players participated and played their hearts out until the final out. Hope to start new streak Saturday at Oswego East.
Week Six
Varsity
On Tuesday April 17th, the Lady Bulldogs lost a tough 3-1 decision to Elmwood Park HS. The Lady Bulldogs outhit the Tigers 10-5 but left a total of 13 runners stranded on base. 3b Kiley Rusen drove in the only Bulldog run in the bottom of the fifth with a single, plating rf Emma Schander.
On Thursday April 19th, the Lady Bulldogs got revenge on the Tigers by routing the Tigers 15-6 in Elmwood Park. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 20 hits, with HR's from cf Becky Mantel, 1b Ashlee Haugh, and C Emily Hastings leading the way. The winning pitcher was Kylie O'Connell who picked up her 9th win on the season. Every Bulldog in the starting lineup had atleast one hit in the game.
On Friday April 20th, the Lady Bulldogs lost 7-2 to Nazareth Academy on a brutally cold day in Riverside. The Lady Bulldogs committed 4 errors in the game which led to 5 unearned Roadrunner runs. The lone bright spot for the Bulldogs offensively, was C Emily Hastings who continued her hot hitting, by smashing another home run to right field to get the Lady Bulldogs within three runs, but the Lady Bulldogs could not muster up any more offense on the day.
Sophomore
April 17, 2012. RB verse Elmwood Park: RB won 12 to 2. Elmwood Park led off the scoring in the first on a walk followed by an RBI Triple taking a 1-0 lead. RB scored 6 runs in the second. Caitie Rusen walked, Sami Mitchell hit a Triple driving in Rusen. Eleanore Ahlberg followed with a Triple driving in Mitchell. Ashleigh Murphy hit a fly ball to center scoring Ahlberg. Nicole Swift reached first on a dropped third strike and Sam Cook drove her in with an RBI double. Cook stole third and home for the 6th run. RB scored 3 more in the third as Rusen led off with a walk. Ahlberg again tripled driving in Rusen. Murphy hit and RBI double and was driven in with a single by Grace Cody. RB struck again in the fourth. Yessenia Mercado reached on error, Rusen singled and Mitchell walked. Marissa Tortorici singled driving in 2. Elmwood Park scored 1 more run in the top of the fifth. Winning Pitcher was Sam Cook: 2 Hits, 5 Walks, 1 Hit Batter, 7 K's, 2 Runs.
19 April 2012: RB defeats Elmwood Park 13-1. Winning pitcher Hayden Claire pitched 3 innings. Hits 1, Walks 2, Hit Batter 1, K's 5, Runs 1. Liz DiMonte pitcher the last 2 innings: Hits 0, Walks 0, K's 4, Runs 0. RB scored 2 in the first as Grace Cody walked, Lana Hermann drove her in with a Triple and stole home. EP scored 1 in the first on a single, a walk and an error. RB scored 1 in the second as Sam Cook walked, stole
second, went to third on a dropped third strike and scored on a ground out. RB scored 2 in the Third as Hermann was hit by a pitch and scored on a Triple by Caitie Rusen. Rusen scored on an infield ground out. We
scored 5 more in the 4th as Katelyn Duffy singled and Cody hit a 2 run Homer. Hermann doubled, Rusen singled her in and scored on two errors in the field. 3 more runs were scored in the Fifth as Cody again Homered, Mitchell reached on error and Natalie Gardiner Doubled scoring Mitchell. Eleanore Ahlberg singled scoring Gardiner making the Final score RB 13 - EP 1.
Freshman
Highlight's, Close game with Illiana as the Home team winning in the final inning. Doubles were hit by, Nicole Capone, and Tricia Scalise. Kate Kosner went 3 for 5 2 runs scored. Elizabeth Di Monte came in for relief in the 4th inning allowing no hits and 1 walk until the 7th when 2 errors wound up scoring the winning run. It was a tough day at the plate for the Bulldogs as 7 batters we're hit by pitch's.
Varsity
On Tuesday April 17th, the Lady Bulldogs lost a tough 3-1 decision to Elmwood Park HS. The Lady Bulldogs outhit the Tigers 10-5 but left a total of 13 runners stranded on base. 3b Kiley Rusen drove in the only Bulldog run in the bottom of the fifth with a single, plating rf Emma Schander.
On Thursday April 19th, the Lady Bulldogs got revenge on the Tigers by routing the Tigers 15-6 in Elmwood Park. The Lady Bulldogs pounded out 20 hits, with HR's from cf Becky Mantel, 1b Ashlee Haugh, and C Emily Hastings leading the way. The winning pitcher was Kylie O'Connell who picked up her 9th win on the season. Every Bulldog in the starting lineup had atleast one hit in the game.
On Friday April 20th, the Lady Bulldogs lost 7-2 to Nazareth Academy on a brutally cold day in Riverside. The Lady Bulldogs committed 4 errors in the game which led to 5 unearned Roadrunner runs. The lone bright spot for the Bulldogs offensively, was C Emily Hastings who continued her hot hitting, by smashing another home run to right field to get the Lady Bulldogs within three runs, but the Lady Bulldogs could not muster up any more offense on the day.
Sophomore
April 17, 2012. RB verse Elmwood Park: RB won 12 to 2. Elmwood Park led off the scoring in the first on a walk followed by an RBI Triple taking a 1-0 lead. RB scored 6 runs in the second. Caitie Rusen walked, Sami Mitchell hit a Triple driving in Rusen. Eleanore Ahlberg followed with a Triple driving in Mitchell. Ashleigh Murphy hit a fly ball to center scoring Ahlberg. Nicole Swift reached first on a dropped third strike and Sam Cook drove her in with an RBI double. Cook stole third and home for the 6th run. RB scored 3 more in the third as Rusen led off with a walk. Ahlberg again tripled driving in Rusen. Murphy hit and RBI double and was driven in with a single by Grace Cody. RB struck again in the fourth. Yessenia Mercado reached on error, Rusen singled and Mitchell walked. Marissa Tortorici singled driving in 2. Elmwood Park scored 1 more run in the top of the fifth. Winning Pitcher was Sam Cook: 2 Hits, 5 Walks, 1 Hit Batter, 7 K's, 2 Runs.
19 April 2012: RB defeats Elmwood Park 13-1. Winning pitcher Hayden Claire pitched 3 innings. Hits 1, Walks 2, Hit Batter 1, K's 5, Runs 1. Liz DiMonte pitcher the last 2 innings: Hits 0, Walks 0, K's 4, Runs 0. RB scored 2 in the first as Grace Cody walked, Lana Hermann drove her in with a Triple and stole home. EP scored 1 in the first on a single, a walk and an error. RB scored 1 in the second as Sam Cook walked, stole
second, went to third on a dropped third strike and scored on a ground out. RB scored 2 in the Third as Hermann was hit by a pitch and scored on a Triple by Caitie Rusen. Rusen scored on an infield ground out. We
scored 5 more in the 4th as Katelyn Duffy singled and Cody hit a 2 run Homer. Hermann doubled, Rusen singled her in and scored on two errors in the field. 3 more runs were scored in the Fifth as Cody again Homered, Mitchell reached on error and Natalie Gardiner Doubled scoring Mitchell. Eleanore Ahlberg singled scoring Gardiner making the Final score RB 13 - EP 1.
Freshman
Highlight's, Close game with Illiana as the Home team winning in the final inning. Doubles were hit by, Nicole Capone, and Tricia Scalise. Kate Kosner went 3 for 5 2 runs scored. Elizabeth Di Monte came in for relief in the 4th inning allowing no hits and 1 walk until the 7th when 2 errors wound up scoring the winning run. It was a tough day at the plate for the Bulldogs as 7 batters we're hit by pitch's.
Week Five
Varsity
R-B softball went 4-0 this past week. On Tuesday April 10th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated the Bison of Fenton 12-0. Senior Kylie O'Connell came in to pitch in relief of her sister Katie after she was hit on her pitching hand by a line drive in the top of the second inning. The Bulldogs were led at the plate by junior catcher Emily Hastings. Emily had two hits. In the bottom of the first Emily hit a 3 run home run to right field to put the Lady Bulldogs up 3-0. In the 3rd inning Emily smashed a double driving in 2 more runs. For the day Emily drove in 5 of the Bulldog 12 Runs.
On Wednesday April 11th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Oak Park River Forest 4-3 in Oak Park. The Lady Bulldogs were losing 3-1 going into the top of the seventh inning, when junior 1b Ashlee Haugh led off the inning with a solo HR to center field to bring the Lady Bulldogs to within one. Then with two outs and SS Tierney Duffy on 2nd base, CF Becky Mantel smashed a game winning 2 run home run over the left center field fence to put the Lady Bulldogs up 4-3. From there the Lady Bulldogs held the Huskies off the scoreboard in the bottom of the 7th for the exciting win.
On Thursday April 12th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Bison of Fenton 16-0 in Besenville. Freshman pitcher Katie O'Connell picked up her 4th win of the season. Leading the Bulldog attack was Becky Mantel who in the first inning smashed a two run Home run over the left field fence to put the Bulldogs up 2-0. From that point on, every Lady Bulldog had atleast one hit in the 16-0 five inning victory over the Bison.
On Friday April 13th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated Morton HS in Cicero 9-5. Senior pitcher Kylie O'Connell picked up her 8th win of the season. Junior 1b Ashlee Haugh led the hitting attack by driving in two runs with a double in the top of the third, and then Ashlee in the top of the fourth with the bases loaded smashed a grand slam home run over the center field fence, putting the Lady Bulldogs up 8-2 at that point. The Lady Bulldogs then cruised to the 9-5 victory, with Ashlee having 6 rbi's for the game.
Sophomore
April 10, 2012" RBHS vs. Fenton. RB scored 3 runs in the first inning as Grace Cody led off with a single, Isabel Pena walked and Natalie Gradiner hit a Booming 3 run Homer over the left field fence giving RB a 3-0 lead after one. RB scored 1 more run in the second as Marisa Jensen led off with a single, Cody sacrificed her to second and Sam Cook hit a triple driving in Jensen making the score 4 to 0 after two innings. Fenton scored 2 in the third and 2 in the fourth making the score 4 to 4 after 4 innings. In the top of the fifth Caitie Rusen, Ashley Murphy and Sami Mitchell all hit singles to load the bases. Marisa Jensen walked forcing in a run. Grace Cody followed with a single driving in 3 more and Sam Cook reached on error. Gardiner hit a triple driving in 2 more runs. Caitie Rusen reached on error driving in Gardiner. RB led 11 to 4 after 5 innings. RB scored 5 more in the top of the sixth as Mitchell and Jensen singled, Cody walked and Sam Cook singled driving in 2 runs. Gradiner followed with her second home run of the game making the score 16 to 4.
Fenton scored 1 more in the bottom of the sixth making the final score 16 to 5. Winning pitcher Hayden Clare pitched her best game of the season. 2 hits, 4 walks, 11 K's, 5 runs (0 earned runs). Gardiner had a
banner day at the plate with a walk, a triple and 2 home runs driving in 8RBI's.
April 12, 2012. Rb hosted Fenton and won 11 to 1. Fenton scored 1 run in the first and RB responded with a run in the first on a Walk to Sam Cook followed by Natalie Gardiner's RBI single. RB scored 2 more in the second as Sam Mitchell, Yessenia Mercado and Nicole Swift all hit singles. Grace Cody got on base with a fielders choice forcing in a run and Cook followed with a Walk forcing in another run making the score 3 to 1 after 2 innings. RB scored 5 more in the third as Caitie Rusen doubled and was driven home by Marisa Jensen's single. Swift singled and Cody and Cook walked forcing in a run. Gardiner drove in 2 more runs with a single and Lana Hermann singled driving in Gardiner. RB scored 3 more ending the game in the sixth inning. Swift led off with a single and after two outs Hermann doubled scoring Smith, Gardiner singled driving in Hermann and after 2 walks Eleanore Ahlberg singled driving in the last run making the final score 11 to 1. Hayden Claire pitched five full innings: 4 Hits, 2 Walks, 10 K's, 1 ER. She pitched a fabulous game.
Freshman
The Fresmen played 3 games last week. Fenton and Morton we're sound Victory's for us while, OPRF was a tough match. They we're the best team we had faced this season. We lost 21 to 2, Kaylan Landahl was hit by a pitch followed by Ava Castelaz breaking up a no hitter in the 4th with a deep hit to center scoring Kaylan Landahl. Paola Lehman then singled to bring in Ava.
Our game against Morton featured a 1 hit shut out split between Pitchers Kaylan Landahl, and Elizabeth Di Monte. Hitting included Kate Kosner 2 for 2 with a double 3 RBI's and Tricia Scalise 2 for 2, 2 runs scored, 3 RBI's.
Highlight's for the game against Fenton, Elizabeth Di Monte, 4 for 5 including 2 triples and a grand slam, 4 runs scored, and 10 Rbi's. Paola Lehman 3 for 4, 3 runs scored 4 RBI's. Nicole Capone 3 for 3 with a double, 1 run scored and 2 RBI's. Alise Battistoni, Double. ForI both games Gia De Stefano went 4 for 4, double 3 runs scored and 2 RBI's.
Right now the Fresman team boast's 9 batters over .300 Avg. 11 Batters over .400 On base percentage.
Varsity
R-B softball went 4-0 this past week. On Tuesday April 10th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated the Bison of Fenton 12-0. Senior Kylie O'Connell came in to pitch in relief of her sister Katie after she was hit on her pitching hand by a line drive in the top of the second inning. The Bulldogs were led at the plate by junior catcher Emily Hastings. Emily had two hits. In the bottom of the first Emily hit a 3 run home run to right field to put the Lady Bulldogs up 3-0. In the 3rd inning Emily smashed a double driving in 2 more runs. For the day Emily drove in 5 of the Bulldog 12 Runs.
On Wednesday April 11th, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Oak Park River Forest 4-3 in Oak Park. The Lady Bulldogs were losing 3-1 going into the top of the seventh inning, when junior 1b Ashlee Haugh led off the inning with a solo HR to center field to bring the Lady Bulldogs to within one. Then with two outs and SS Tierney Duffy on 2nd base, CF Becky Mantel smashed a game winning 2 run home run over the left center field fence to put the Lady Bulldogs up 4-3. From there the Lady Bulldogs held the Huskies off the scoreboard in the bottom of the 7th for the exciting win.
On Thursday April 12th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Bison of Fenton 16-0 in Besenville. Freshman pitcher Katie O'Connell picked up her 4th win of the season. Leading the Bulldog attack was Becky Mantel who in the first inning smashed a two run Home run over the left field fence to put the Bulldogs up 2-0. From that point on, every Lady Bulldog had atleast one hit in the 16-0 five inning victory over the Bison.
On Friday April 13th, The Lady Bulldogs defeated Morton HS in Cicero 9-5. Senior pitcher Kylie O'Connell picked up her 8th win of the season. Junior 1b Ashlee Haugh led the hitting attack by driving in two runs with a double in the top of the third, and then Ashlee in the top of the fourth with the bases loaded smashed a grand slam home run over the center field fence, putting the Lady Bulldogs up 8-2 at that point. The Lady Bulldogs then cruised to the 9-5 victory, with Ashlee having 6 rbi's for the game.
Sophomore
April 10, 2012" RBHS vs. Fenton. RB scored 3 runs in the first inning as Grace Cody led off with a single, Isabel Pena walked and Natalie Gradiner hit a Booming 3 run Homer over the left field fence giving RB a 3-0 lead after one. RB scored 1 more run in the second as Marisa Jensen led off with a single, Cody sacrificed her to second and Sam Cook hit a triple driving in Jensen making the score 4 to 0 after two innings. Fenton scored 2 in the third and 2 in the fourth making the score 4 to 4 after 4 innings. In the top of the fifth Caitie Rusen, Ashley Murphy and Sami Mitchell all hit singles to load the bases. Marisa Jensen walked forcing in a run. Grace Cody followed with a single driving in 3 more and Sam Cook reached on error. Gardiner hit a triple driving in 2 more runs. Caitie Rusen reached on error driving in Gardiner. RB led 11 to 4 after 5 innings. RB scored 5 more in the top of the sixth as Mitchell and Jensen singled, Cody walked and Sam Cook singled driving in 2 runs. Gradiner followed with her second home run of the game making the score 16 to 4.
Fenton scored 1 more in the bottom of the sixth making the final score 16 to 5. Winning pitcher Hayden Clare pitched her best game of the season. 2 hits, 4 walks, 11 K's, 5 runs (0 earned runs). Gardiner had a
banner day at the plate with a walk, a triple and 2 home runs driving in 8RBI's.
April 12, 2012. Rb hosted Fenton and won 11 to 1. Fenton scored 1 run in the first and RB responded with a run in the first on a Walk to Sam Cook followed by Natalie Gardiner's RBI single. RB scored 2 more in the second as Sam Mitchell, Yessenia Mercado and Nicole Swift all hit singles. Grace Cody got on base with a fielders choice forcing in a run and Cook followed with a Walk forcing in another run making the score 3 to 1 after 2 innings. RB scored 5 more in the third as Caitie Rusen doubled and was driven home by Marisa Jensen's single. Swift singled and Cody and Cook walked forcing in a run. Gardiner drove in 2 more runs with a single and Lana Hermann singled driving in Gardiner. RB scored 3 more ending the game in the sixth inning. Swift led off with a single and after two outs Hermann doubled scoring Smith, Gardiner singled driving in Hermann and after 2 walks Eleanore Ahlberg singled driving in the last run making the final score 11 to 1. Hayden Claire pitched five full innings: 4 Hits, 2 Walks, 10 K's, 1 ER. She pitched a fabulous game.
Freshman
The Fresmen played 3 games last week. Fenton and Morton we're sound Victory's for us while, OPRF was a tough match. They we're the best team we had faced this season. We lost 21 to 2, Kaylan Landahl was hit by a pitch followed by Ava Castelaz breaking up a no hitter in the 4th with a deep hit to center scoring Kaylan Landahl. Paola Lehman then singled to bring in Ava.
Our game against Morton featured a 1 hit shut out split between Pitchers Kaylan Landahl, and Elizabeth Di Monte. Hitting included Kate Kosner 2 for 2 with a double 3 RBI's and Tricia Scalise 2 for 2, 2 runs scored, 3 RBI's.
Highlight's for the game against Fenton, Elizabeth Di Monte, 4 for 5 including 2 triples and a grand slam, 4 runs scored, and 10 Rbi's. Paola Lehman 3 for 4, 3 runs scored 4 RBI's. Nicole Capone 3 for 3 with a double, 1 run scored and 2 RBI's. Alise Battistoni, Double. ForI both games Gia De Stefano went 4 for 4, double 3 runs scored and 2 RBI's.
Right now the Fresman team boast's 9 batters over .300 Avg. 11 Batters over .400 On base percentage.
Week Four
Varsity
On Tuesday April 3rd R-B Softball lost 5-3 to the Raiders of Glenbard South. The Bulldogs scored first in the top of the first, when 3b Kiley Rusen led of with a double, and then was singled home by CF Becky Mantel. The Raiders then scored in the bottom of the first to tie the score at 1. In the bottom of the third the Raiders scored twice to go up 3-1. In the bottom of the fourth the Raiders scored 2 more to go up 5-1. In the top of the fifth, the Bulldogs scored two runs when SS Kelly Ely led off with a double, Mantel singled her home, and P Kylie O'Connell drove home Mantel with a hit. The Bulldogs could not muster another rally, and the game ended with a 5-3 loss.
On Wednesday April 4th, the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Northbrook IL and defeated Regina Dominican HS 15-2 in six innings. There was no score until the top of the third when the Lady Bulldogs scored twice to go up 2-0. In the top of the fourth the Lady Bulldogs scored 3 more runs to go up 5-0. In the bottom of the fifth, Regina Dominican scored 2 runs to make the game 5-2 after 5 innings. But in the top of the sixth inning, the Lady Bulldogs exploded for 10 runs to put the game out of reach. The key blow was a three run home run by Becky Mantel over the center field fence. Freshman pitcher Katie O'Connell picked up her 3 win on the season pitching a complete game.
On Thursday April 5th, The Lady Bulldogs lost a close contest to Glenbard South 2-1. The Raiders scored 2 runs in the top of the 3rd inning to go up 2-0. In the bottom of the third, 2b Tierney Duffy led off with a walk, then was sacrificed to second by Kiley Rusen, SS Kelly Ely then drove Duffy in with a single. The Lady Bulldogs had numerous chances to tie the score but could not come up with the timely hit.
On Saturday April7th the Lady Bulldogs (8-4) worked overtime with a pair of extra inning wins against the Dukes of York High School. In Game 1, winning pitcher Kylie O'Connell laid down a suicide squeeze scoring Becky Mantel with the bases loaded to end the game. Mantel also knocked in three runs with a triple and then stole home, while catcher Emily Hastings finished 2 for 3 with a double. In the second game, RB freshman catcher Lana Herrmann shined with a triple, two doubles, three RBI's and a run scored. Mantel came up clutch again with the game-winning single in the bottom of the eighth scoring Meghan Orlger to complete the nonconference sweep.
Sophomore
April 3, 2012: Played Glenbard South at home and lost 18 to 7. Number 1 Pitcher stated she had a sore arm and was having difficulty throwing. Sam Cook stepped in and pitched her heart out in the loss. 9 hits, 6 walks, 3 K's, 14 runs (7 earned). She was relieved in the 6th inning by Elise Fleischman: 3 hits, 4 walks, 1 K, 4 runs, (3 earned). Glenbard South opened up the scoring in the first with 2 runs. RB came back in the 1st with 4 runs on singles by Sam Cook, Israel Pena and Natalie Gardiner. All three were driven in as Sami Mitchell followed with a triple. Mitchell scored on a passed ball. Glenbard South came back with 3 in the second on a walk, a single and 3 errors. RB responded with 2 in the second on a leadoff double by Marisa Jensen and walks to Grace Cody and Sam Cook. Jensen and Cody were driven in by a double from Isabel Pena. The score at the end of 2 was RB 6 - GS 5. Glenbard South scored 2 more in the 3rd on a single, 2 walks and an error and 1 more in the 4th with a leadoff double, a walk and a passed ball. GS scored 3 after 2 outs in the 4th on a single, 2 walks and 2 errors. RB scored 1 in the 5th on 3 walks and a single. After 5 the score was RB 7 - GS 11. In the top of the 6th GS scored 7 runs on 4 hits, 4 walks and 1 error making the final score18 to 7.
April 7, 2012. Doubleheader with York's JV. Lost 1st game 11 to 1 in 5 innings. York's pitchers stats. 5 innings, 3 hits, 1 walk, 10 K's, 1 run. RB's pitchers stats, 5 innings: 10 hits, 7 walks, 4 K's, 11 runs.
Frosh/Soph continues to be over matched by Junior Varsity teams which are comprised of best Freshmen, Sophomores and Junior players. York scored 3 in the first, 1 in the second, 1 in the third, 3 in the 4th and 3 in the fifth. RB scored 1 in the second on a single by Caitie Rusen and an RBI double by Natalie Gardiner. Lost 20 to 1 in the second game. York's pitchers stats, 5 innings. 3 hits, 3 walks, 10 K's, 1 run. RB's pitchers stats: 15 hits, 10 walks, 2 K's, 20 runs. RB scored 1 in the first on a walk to Sam Cook and a RBI triple by Natalie Gardiner. York scored 4 in the first, 4 in the second, 11 in the third and 1 in the fourth.
It's a tribute to the girls that they never stopped cheering or trying. We will be looking to play better as we start playing some frosh/soph teams this week. Many of the pitchers and players we have been playing against on the JV level could be starting on Varsity teams.
Freshman
Some highlight's from last week. Nicole Capone 11 for 17, 5 runs scored, 5 RBI's Double, and a triple. Tricia Scalise 9 for 16, 6 runs scored, Home Run. Ava Catelaz, 9 for 22, 4 runs scored, 3 RBI's. Kaylan Landahl 5 for 12, 2 runs scored. Elizabeth Di Monte, 6 for 11, 4 runs scored. Kate Kosner, 6 for 9, 4 runs scored. Kaylan Landahl and Elizabeth Di Monte combined for a 10-2 victory over 6 and 0 Glenbard South, Allowing 4 hits and only 1 earned run along with 7 Strikeouts.
Varsity
On Tuesday April 3rd R-B Softball lost 5-3 to the Raiders of Glenbard South. The Bulldogs scored first in the top of the first, when 3b Kiley Rusen led of with a double, and then was singled home by CF Becky Mantel. The Raiders then scored in the bottom of the first to tie the score at 1. In the bottom of the third the Raiders scored twice to go up 3-1. In the bottom of the fourth the Raiders scored 2 more to go up 5-1. In the top of the fifth, the Bulldogs scored two runs when SS Kelly Ely led off with a double, Mantel singled her home, and P Kylie O'Connell drove home Mantel with a hit. The Bulldogs could not muster another rally, and the game ended with a 5-3 loss.
On Wednesday April 4th, the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Northbrook IL and defeated Regina Dominican HS 15-2 in six innings. There was no score until the top of the third when the Lady Bulldogs scored twice to go up 2-0. In the top of the fourth the Lady Bulldogs scored 3 more runs to go up 5-0. In the bottom of the fifth, Regina Dominican scored 2 runs to make the game 5-2 after 5 innings. But in the top of the sixth inning, the Lady Bulldogs exploded for 10 runs to put the game out of reach. The key blow was a three run home run by Becky Mantel over the center field fence. Freshman pitcher Katie O'Connell picked up her 3 win on the season pitching a complete game.
On Thursday April 5th, The Lady Bulldogs lost a close contest to Glenbard South 2-1. The Raiders scored 2 runs in the top of the 3rd inning to go up 2-0. In the bottom of the third, 2b Tierney Duffy led off with a walk, then was sacrificed to second by Kiley Rusen, SS Kelly Ely then drove Duffy in with a single. The Lady Bulldogs had numerous chances to tie the score but could not come up with the timely hit.
On Saturday April7th the Lady Bulldogs (8-4) worked overtime with a pair of extra inning wins against the Dukes of York High School. In Game 1, winning pitcher Kylie O'Connell laid down a suicide squeeze scoring Becky Mantel with the bases loaded to end the game. Mantel also knocked in three runs with a triple and then stole home, while catcher Emily Hastings finished 2 for 3 with a double. In the second game, RB freshman catcher Lana Herrmann shined with a triple, two doubles, three RBI's and a run scored. Mantel came up clutch again with the game-winning single in the bottom of the eighth scoring Meghan Orlger to complete the nonconference sweep.
Sophomore
April 3, 2012: Played Glenbard South at home and lost 18 to 7. Number 1 Pitcher stated she had a sore arm and was having difficulty throwing. Sam Cook stepped in and pitched her heart out in the loss. 9 hits, 6 walks, 3 K's, 14 runs (7 earned). She was relieved in the 6th inning by Elise Fleischman: 3 hits, 4 walks, 1 K, 4 runs, (3 earned). Glenbard South opened up the scoring in the first with 2 runs. RB came back in the 1st with 4 runs on singles by Sam Cook, Israel Pena and Natalie Gardiner. All three were driven in as Sami Mitchell followed with a triple. Mitchell scored on a passed ball. Glenbard South came back with 3 in the second on a walk, a single and 3 errors. RB responded with 2 in the second on a leadoff double by Marisa Jensen and walks to Grace Cody and Sam Cook. Jensen and Cody were driven in by a double from Isabel Pena. The score at the end of 2 was RB 6 - GS 5. Glenbard South scored 2 more in the 3rd on a single, 2 walks and an error and 1 more in the 4th with a leadoff double, a walk and a passed ball. GS scored 3 after 2 outs in the 4th on a single, 2 walks and 2 errors. RB scored 1 in the 5th on 3 walks and a single. After 5 the score was RB 7 - GS 11. In the top of the 6th GS scored 7 runs on 4 hits, 4 walks and 1 error making the final score18 to 7.
April 7, 2012. Doubleheader with York's JV. Lost 1st game 11 to 1 in 5 innings. York's pitchers stats. 5 innings, 3 hits, 1 walk, 10 K's, 1 run. RB's pitchers stats, 5 innings: 10 hits, 7 walks, 4 K's, 11 runs.
Frosh/Soph continues to be over matched by Junior Varsity teams which are comprised of best Freshmen, Sophomores and Junior players. York scored 3 in the first, 1 in the second, 1 in the third, 3 in the 4th and 3 in the fifth. RB scored 1 in the second on a single by Caitie Rusen and an RBI double by Natalie Gardiner. Lost 20 to 1 in the second game. York's pitchers stats, 5 innings. 3 hits, 3 walks, 10 K's, 1 run. RB's pitchers stats: 15 hits, 10 walks, 2 K's, 20 runs. RB scored 1 in the first on a walk to Sam Cook and a RBI triple by Natalie Gardiner. York scored 4 in the first, 4 in the second, 11 in the third and 1 in the fourth.
It's a tribute to the girls that they never stopped cheering or trying. We will be looking to play better as we start playing some frosh/soph teams this week. Many of the pitchers and players we have been playing against on the JV level could be starting on Varsity teams.
Freshman
Some highlight's from last week. Nicole Capone 11 for 17, 5 runs scored, 5 RBI's Double, and a triple. Tricia Scalise 9 for 16, 6 runs scored, Home Run. Ava Catelaz, 9 for 22, 4 runs scored, 3 RBI's. Kaylan Landahl 5 for 12, 2 runs scored. Elizabeth Di Monte, 6 for 11, 4 runs scored. Kate Kosner, 6 for 9, 4 runs scored. Kaylan Landahl and Elizabeth Di Monte combined for a 10-2 victory over 6 and 0 Glenbard South, Allowing 4 hits and only 1 earned run along with 7 Strikeouts.
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Week Three
Varsity
The R-B varsity softball team lost a heartbreaker 2-1 to the Fenwick Friars on Monday March 26th, in River Forest IL. In the top of first inning R-B scored when 2b Tierney Duffy led off the game with a walk, went to second on a wild pitch, was sacrificed to third on a Kelly Ely sacrifice bunt, and then scored on a Kiley Rusen Sacrifice fly. The Bulldogs did threaten again in the top of the second loading the bases, but the Friars were able to get out of the jam without a run scoring. The Bulldogs bats were then silent for the remainder of the game coming up with only three hits. Senior Kylie O'Connell pitched an outstanding game giving up only three hits to the Friars. Kylie had a perfect game going until Fenwick got a single with one out in the bottom of the fifth. With no harm done, The Bulldogs were still leading the Friars 1-0 until the bottom of the seventh inning, when their leadoff batter hit a double to left center, and the next batter for Fenwick stroked a two run homerun over the left field fence to end the game 2-1. Kylie pitched an outstanding game, striking out one batter, walking no one, giving up three hits and facing only 21 batters.
The Lady Bulldogs swept Willowbrook High school in a Doubleheader that was played on March 28th. In Game one, the Lady Bulldogs won 7-1. Senior Kylie O'Connell was the winning pitcher, pitching a complete game 5 hitter, striking out 4, and walking none. Kylie's record for the season is now 2-1. R-B and Willowbrook were tied 1-1 going into the bottom of the fifth inning when the Bulldogs scored 5 runs to break the game wide open. The big hit was a double by Junior 1b Aslee Haugh driving in three runs. Senior 3b Kiley Rusen with a single in the bottom of the 1st inning broke the R-B school career hits record of 155 set by Lindsey Hayes.
In game two, The Lady Bulldogs cruised to a 10-1 victory. Freshman Katie O'Connell was the winning pitcher, pitching a complete game 7 hitter, striking out 2, and walking 2. Katie's record for the year is now 1-0. Willowbrook scored an unearned run in the top of the 1st inning, but the Lady Bulldogs broke the game open in the bottom of the 2nd inning scoring 7 runs. The Lady Bulldogs had 7 hits in the inning, sending 10 batters to the plate. Senior CF led the Lady Bulldog attack smacking 3 doubles, driving in four runs, and scoring two runs herself.
On Friday March 30th, The Lady Softball Bulldogs lost a 2-0 game To De La Salle High School of Chicago. Senior Kylie O'Connell pitched a 4 hitter, but the Meteors scored two runs in the top of the second inning with two singles and a triple. The Lady Bulldogs had nine hits, but could not come up with any timely hits to bring any runners home. Senior CF Becky Mantel led the Lady Bulldogs going 3 for 3.
On Saturday March 31st the Lady Bulldogs swept a doubleheader from the Lions of Lyons Township High School. In game one, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lions, 4-0. Senior Kylie O'Connell picked her third win of the season pitching a complete game shutout. Kylie gave up 6 hits, struck out 2 and walked no one. The Lady Bulldogs Scored 2 runs in the bottom of the first when senior 3b Kiley Rusen led off the the game with a double, and then Junior catcher Emily Hastings drove her in with a double, and then O'Connell drove her in with a double. In the second Senior RF Meghan Orgler stroked a single, Rusen then came up again and drove in Orgler with a single. In the bottom of the fifth, Rusen again led off with a single, and then with two outs, Hastings singled in Rusen to put the Lady Bulldogs up 4-0.
In Game two, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lions 7-2. The winning pitcher was freshman Katie O'Connell. Katie picked up her second win of the season, pitching a complete game, giving up 2 runs and 7 hits. The Lady Bulldogs again scored in the first inning when Kiley Rusen walked and again with two outs,DP Emily Hastings drove Rusen in with a single to put the Lady Bulldogs up 1-0. In the top of the third, The lions scored their two runs on 3 singles and a double to go up 2-1. In the bottom of the third, Rusen again led off with a single, and with one out, Senior CF Becky Mantel drove in Rusen with a single to tie the game. In the bottom of the fourth, Katie O'Connell walked, SS Tierney Duffy singled, and Rusen again singled to drive in O'Connell to put the Lady Bulldogs up 3-2. In the bottom of the sixth, the Lady Bulldogs broke the game open scoring 4 runs. With 2 outs, Duffy got a single, Rusen Doubled her home, 2b Kelly Ely singled, Mantel then tripled in Rusen and Ely, and DP Emily Hastings doubled home Mantel, making the final score 7-2.
Sophomore
UNBELIEVEABLE: I have never been involved in such a Bazaar Softball game in my entire coaching career. We played Fenwick at home yesterday, 3/26/12. The game took 2 hours and 41 minutes to play and was called because of DARKNESS ending in a 17 to 17 Tie. To say we have pitching problems would be the understatement of the year. I used three pitchers who combined for a total of 16 Walks, 5 Hits and 7 K's with an endless amount of wild pitches. Fenwick scored 2 runs in the 1st inning on 3 walks, passed balls and no hits. RB responded in the 1st with a walk to Grace Cody and a run scoring double by Isabel Pena. Fenwick scored 1 more run in the 2nd on 2 walks and a wild pitch. Fenwick scored 1 more in the 4th on a walk and a triple. RB responded with 3 runs in the 4th as Cody hit a double, Lana Hermann followed with a triple and Pena hit a double. Fenwick scored 7 runs in the 5th on 6 walks and 1 hit. RB responded in the bottom of the 5th with 6 runs starting with a single by Sam Cook and Doubles by Pena, Frankie Ristich and Caitie Rusen. RB scored 2 more runs in the 6th with singles by Cody, Pena and Hermann. At the end of six innings the score was RBHS 15 - Fenwick 11. In the top of the 7th Fenwick scored 6 runs to take a 17 - 15 lead. In the bottom of the 7th with 2 outs, Sami Mitchell walked, Katelyn Duffy singled and Grace Cody came to the plate. Cody hit a line shot over 3rd base that drove in Mitchell and Duffy tying the game. Cody's ball went all the way to the Zoo fence for an easy home run and a victory but before reaching the fence the ball crossed the out of play line turning an easy home run into a ground rule double. The game ended in a 17 to 17 Tie and was called because of darkness. A Cat may have nine lives but I lived through 10 during this game. The Upshot is "My girls never quit."
March 28, 2012
Doubleheader with Willowbrook Junior Varsity
1st Game. RB lost 17 to 7 in five innings. Starting pitcher Hayden Claire, 2 innings, 1 hit, 2 K's, 3 walks. Losing Pitcher of record, Elise Fleischman. 8 Hits, 7 Walks, 15 Runs (9 earned). RB scored one in the 1st as Grace Cody doubled and Natalie Gardiner singled her in. RB scored 3 more in the second as Hayden Claire walked, Nicole Swift doubled and Grace Cody singled both of theacross. Sam Cook doubled driving in Grace Cody. In the 3rd inning Claire walked the first two batters and was relieved by Elise Fleischman who gave up 4 hits, 5 walks and 8 runs in the third inning. RB responded with 3 runs in the 4th with a leadoff double by Cook, a double by Gardiner and a single by Sami Mitchell. Willowbrook responded with 4 runs in the 4th and ended the game in the 5th scoring 5 more runs making the score 17 to 7.
2nd Game: RB lost 15 to 5 in five innings. Losing pitcher Sam Cook. 5 Hits, 9 Walks, 15 Runs (10 earned). Add 6 errors to the above line and it explains the fifteen runs. Team is in disarray with some players on Spring Break and Sporadic pitching. Some players are rising to the occasion while others are letting up on the field. When players return, and if team pulls together, we could possibly be a strong unit by the end of the season. That remains to be seen.
March 29, 2012: What a difference a day makes. RB defeated Nazareth 6-0 in a well played game by both sides. Winning Pitcher Katie O'Connell: Pitched 7 innings, 2 Hits, 3 Walks, 11 K's, 0 Runs. RB scored one run in the 4th inning as Katie O'Connell walked and Isabel Pena followed with an RBI Double. RB scored 5 more in the 6th as Isabel Pena led off with her 2nd Double followed by a Bunt single from Sami Mitchell. Natalie Gardiner drove in a run with a single, Grace Cody knocked in 2 more with a single and Sam Cook followed with a Home Run driving in 2 more runs making the final score 6-0.
March 30, 201230 March 2012. The Frosh/Soph faced yet another JV Team in DeLaSalle and lost 7 to 5. I couldn't have been prouder of the girls then I was today. Hayden Claire was the losing pitcher but she pitched a fabulous game. 10 hits, 1 Walk, 3 K's, 7 runs (3 earned). DeLaSalle scored 2 in the 1st inning, 2 in the 3d and 1 in the 4th and 2 in th 6th to take a 7 to 0 lead. RB scored 1 in the bottom of the 6th as Lana Hermann led off with a Walk and stole 2nd and 3rd base. She scored on a single by Sami Mitchell making the score 7 to 1. In the bottom of the 7th Caitie Rusen led off with a single and the next two batters made out. With two outs Sam Cook singled and Lana Hermann drove in two with a triple. Marisa Jensen singled driving in Lana Hermann. Mitchell and Yessenia Mercado followed with singles and another run scored making the score 7 to 5 with two runners in scoring position. Caitie Rusen, who led off withsingle to start the inning came to bat again. She hit a Rocket line drive over third base which the 3rd basemen lept up and caught to end the game. The girls never gave up and it was a total team effort until the final out. If we can keep up this attitude play with the Heart we played with today we will have a Great season. However, we are missing many players tomorrow and will be going up a very tough Lyons Township squad in a doubleheader.
March 31, 2012, Doubleheader at LTHS. We lost the first game 13 to 1. Losing pitcher, Elyse Fleischman faced 7 batters walking 4 while giving up 1 hit and 5 runs. Nicole Swift finished the game giving up 6 hits, 2
walks, 8 runs (5 earned runs). Pitcher Hayden Claire was out for the day with a Fever so I inserted Swift who pitches 16" slow pitch style. Their were numerous errors behind her as our squad is depleted due to players missing on Spring Break. RB scored their first and only run in the 1st inning as Grace Cody and Sam Cook led off with singles. After two outs Caitie Rusen drove in Cody with a single. LT scored 7 in the First inning and 6 in the Third as the game ended in five innings. We lost the second game 13 to 2. Losing pitcher Sam Cook pitched 4 innings: 9 Hits, 9 Walks, 2 Hit Batters, 2 K's, and 13 runs (9 earned). Fleischman faced the last three batters, 0 hits, walks and runs. LT scored 2 in the first 10 in the third and 1 in the fourth for their 13 runs. RB scored 2 in the fourth as Natalie Gardiner singled and Nicloe Swift, Katelyn
Duffy, Elyse Fleischman and Grace Cody all Walked forcing in 2 runs. Game ended in 5 innings. At no time did any of the girls quit playing. We played 7 games in 6 days over the Spring Break with 4 to 6 of those games being against JV Teams while some of our girls being away on Spring Break. Our record doesn't reflect the fighting attitude our girls displayed during this time and I feel they fought to the final outs but in reality we were totally outmanned.
Freshman
It was a tough week for the Freshmen Team loosing 2 games in the bottom of the 7th Inning to 4A Schools. Pitchers Elizabeth Di Monte, and Kaylyn Landahl pitched well all week.Hitting highlights include, Kaylyn Landahl Triple, 3 for 6 against Lions. Tricia Scalise 3 for 7 against Lions 2 RBI's, Nicole Capone 4 for 7, 2 Doubles, 2- RBI's, Ava Castelaz, Double, Nicole Koronkowski, RBI single to tie game in top of 6th with 2 outs.
Varsity
The R-B varsity softball team lost a heartbreaker 2-1 to the Fenwick Friars on Monday March 26th, in River Forest IL. In the top of first inning R-B scored when 2b Tierney Duffy led off the game with a walk, went to second on a wild pitch, was sacrificed to third on a Kelly Ely sacrifice bunt, and then scored on a Kiley Rusen Sacrifice fly. The Bulldogs did threaten again in the top of the second loading the bases, but the Friars were able to get out of the jam without a run scoring. The Bulldogs bats were then silent for the remainder of the game coming up with only three hits. Senior Kylie O'Connell pitched an outstanding game giving up only three hits to the Friars. Kylie had a perfect game going until Fenwick got a single with one out in the bottom of the fifth. With no harm done, The Bulldogs were still leading the Friars 1-0 until the bottom of the seventh inning, when their leadoff batter hit a double to left center, and the next batter for Fenwick stroked a two run homerun over the left field fence to end the game 2-1. Kylie pitched an outstanding game, striking out one batter, walking no one, giving up three hits and facing only 21 batters.
The Lady Bulldogs swept Willowbrook High school in a Doubleheader that was played on March 28th. In Game one, the Lady Bulldogs won 7-1. Senior Kylie O'Connell was the winning pitcher, pitching a complete game 5 hitter, striking out 4, and walking none. Kylie's record for the season is now 2-1. R-B and Willowbrook were tied 1-1 going into the bottom of the fifth inning when the Bulldogs scored 5 runs to break the game wide open. The big hit was a double by Junior 1b Aslee Haugh driving in three runs. Senior 3b Kiley Rusen with a single in the bottom of the 1st inning broke the R-B school career hits record of 155 set by Lindsey Hayes.
In game two, The Lady Bulldogs cruised to a 10-1 victory. Freshman Katie O'Connell was the winning pitcher, pitching a complete game 7 hitter, striking out 2, and walking 2. Katie's record for the year is now 1-0. Willowbrook scored an unearned run in the top of the 1st inning, but the Lady Bulldogs broke the game open in the bottom of the 2nd inning scoring 7 runs. The Lady Bulldogs had 7 hits in the inning, sending 10 batters to the plate. Senior CF led the Lady Bulldog attack smacking 3 doubles, driving in four runs, and scoring two runs herself.
On Friday March 30th, The Lady Softball Bulldogs lost a 2-0 game To De La Salle High School of Chicago. Senior Kylie O'Connell pitched a 4 hitter, but the Meteors scored two runs in the top of the second inning with two singles and a triple. The Lady Bulldogs had nine hits, but could not come up with any timely hits to bring any runners home. Senior CF Becky Mantel led the Lady Bulldogs going 3 for 3.
On Saturday March 31st the Lady Bulldogs swept a doubleheader from the Lions of Lyons Township High School. In game one, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lions, 4-0. Senior Kylie O'Connell picked her third win of the season pitching a complete game shutout. Kylie gave up 6 hits, struck out 2 and walked no one. The Lady Bulldogs Scored 2 runs in the bottom of the first when senior 3b Kiley Rusen led off the the game with a double, and then Junior catcher Emily Hastings drove her in with a double, and then O'Connell drove her in with a double. In the second Senior RF Meghan Orgler stroked a single, Rusen then came up again and drove in Orgler with a single. In the bottom of the fifth, Rusen again led off with a single, and then with two outs, Hastings singled in Rusen to put the Lady Bulldogs up 4-0.
In Game two, The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lions 7-2. The winning pitcher was freshman Katie O'Connell. Katie picked up her second win of the season, pitching a complete game, giving up 2 runs and 7 hits. The Lady Bulldogs again scored in the first inning when Kiley Rusen walked and again with two outs,DP Emily Hastings drove Rusen in with a single to put the Lady Bulldogs up 1-0. In the top of the third, The lions scored their two runs on 3 singles and a double to go up 2-1. In the bottom of the third, Rusen again led off with a single, and with one out, Senior CF Becky Mantel drove in Rusen with a single to tie the game. In the bottom of the fourth, Katie O'Connell walked, SS Tierney Duffy singled, and Rusen again singled to drive in O'Connell to put the Lady Bulldogs up 3-2. In the bottom of the sixth, the Lady Bulldogs broke the game open scoring 4 runs. With 2 outs, Duffy got a single, Rusen Doubled her home, 2b Kelly Ely singled, Mantel then tripled in Rusen and Ely, and DP Emily Hastings doubled home Mantel, making the final score 7-2.
Sophomore
UNBELIEVEABLE: I have never been involved in such a Bazaar Softball game in my entire coaching career. We played Fenwick at home yesterday, 3/26/12. The game took 2 hours and 41 minutes to play and was called because of DARKNESS ending in a 17 to 17 Tie. To say we have pitching problems would be the understatement of the year. I used three pitchers who combined for a total of 16 Walks, 5 Hits and 7 K's with an endless amount of wild pitches. Fenwick scored 2 runs in the 1st inning on 3 walks, passed balls and no hits. RB responded in the 1st with a walk to Grace Cody and a run scoring double by Isabel Pena. Fenwick scored 1 more run in the 2nd on 2 walks and a wild pitch. Fenwick scored 1 more in the 4th on a walk and a triple. RB responded with 3 runs in the 4th as Cody hit a double, Lana Hermann followed with a triple and Pena hit a double. Fenwick scored 7 runs in the 5th on 6 walks and 1 hit. RB responded in the bottom of the 5th with 6 runs starting with a single by Sam Cook and Doubles by Pena, Frankie Ristich and Caitie Rusen. RB scored 2 more runs in the 6th with singles by Cody, Pena and Hermann. At the end of six innings the score was RBHS 15 - Fenwick 11. In the top of the 7th Fenwick scored 6 runs to take a 17 - 15 lead. In the bottom of the 7th with 2 outs, Sami Mitchell walked, Katelyn Duffy singled and Grace Cody came to the plate. Cody hit a line shot over 3rd base that drove in Mitchell and Duffy tying the game. Cody's ball went all the way to the Zoo fence for an easy home run and a victory but before reaching the fence the ball crossed the out of play line turning an easy home run into a ground rule double. The game ended in a 17 to 17 Tie and was called because of darkness. A Cat may have nine lives but I lived through 10 during this game. The Upshot is "My girls never quit."
March 28, 2012
Doubleheader with Willowbrook Junior Varsity
1st Game. RB lost 17 to 7 in five innings. Starting pitcher Hayden Claire, 2 innings, 1 hit, 2 K's, 3 walks. Losing Pitcher of record, Elise Fleischman. 8 Hits, 7 Walks, 15 Runs (9 earned). RB scored one in the 1st as Grace Cody doubled and Natalie Gardiner singled her in. RB scored 3 more in the second as Hayden Claire walked, Nicole Swift doubled and Grace Cody singled both of theacross. Sam Cook doubled driving in Grace Cody. In the 3rd inning Claire walked the first two batters and was relieved by Elise Fleischman who gave up 4 hits, 5 walks and 8 runs in the third inning. RB responded with 3 runs in the 4th with a leadoff double by Cook, a double by Gardiner and a single by Sami Mitchell. Willowbrook responded with 4 runs in the 4th and ended the game in the 5th scoring 5 more runs making the score 17 to 7.
2nd Game: RB lost 15 to 5 in five innings. Losing pitcher Sam Cook. 5 Hits, 9 Walks, 15 Runs (10 earned). Add 6 errors to the above line and it explains the fifteen runs. Team is in disarray with some players on Spring Break and Sporadic pitching. Some players are rising to the occasion while others are letting up on the field. When players return, and if team pulls together, we could possibly be a strong unit by the end of the season. That remains to be seen.
March 29, 2012: What a difference a day makes. RB defeated Nazareth 6-0 in a well played game by both sides. Winning Pitcher Katie O'Connell: Pitched 7 innings, 2 Hits, 3 Walks, 11 K's, 0 Runs. RB scored one run in the 4th inning as Katie O'Connell walked and Isabel Pena followed with an RBI Double. RB scored 5 more in the 6th as Isabel Pena led off with her 2nd Double followed by a Bunt single from Sami Mitchell. Natalie Gardiner drove in a run with a single, Grace Cody knocked in 2 more with a single and Sam Cook followed with a Home Run driving in 2 more runs making the final score 6-0.
March 30, 201230 March 2012. The Frosh/Soph faced yet another JV Team in DeLaSalle and lost 7 to 5. I couldn't have been prouder of the girls then I was today. Hayden Claire was the losing pitcher but she pitched a fabulous game. 10 hits, 1 Walk, 3 K's, 7 runs (3 earned). DeLaSalle scored 2 in the 1st inning, 2 in the 3d and 1 in the 4th and 2 in th 6th to take a 7 to 0 lead. RB scored 1 in the bottom of the 6th as Lana Hermann led off with a Walk and stole 2nd and 3rd base. She scored on a single by Sami Mitchell making the score 7 to 1. In the bottom of the 7th Caitie Rusen led off with a single and the next two batters made out. With two outs Sam Cook singled and Lana Hermann drove in two with a triple. Marisa Jensen singled driving in Lana Hermann. Mitchell and Yessenia Mercado followed with singles and another run scored making the score 7 to 5 with two runners in scoring position. Caitie Rusen, who led off withsingle to start the inning came to bat again. She hit a Rocket line drive over third base which the 3rd basemen lept up and caught to end the game. The girls never gave up and it was a total team effort until the final out. If we can keep up this attitude play with the Heart we played with today we will have a Great season. However, we are missing many players tomorrow and will be going up a very tough Lyons Township squad in a doubleheader.
March 31, 2012, Doubleheader at LTHS. We lost the first game 13 to 1. Losing pitcher, Elyse Fleischman faced 7 batters walking 4 while giving up 1 hit and 5 runs. Nicole Swift finished the game giving up 6 hits, 2
walks, 8 runs (5 earned runs). Pitcher Hayden Claire was out for the day with a Fever so I inserted Swift who pitches 16" slow pitch style. Their were numerous errors behind her as our squad is depleted due to players missing on Spring Break. RB scored their first and only run in the 1st inning as Grace Cody and Sam Cook led off with singles. After two outs Caitie Rusen drove in Cody with a single. LT scored 7 in the First inning and 6 in the Third as the game ended in five innings. We lost the second game 13 to 2. Losing pitcher Sam Cook pitched 4 innings: 9 Hits, 9 Walks, 2 Hit Batters, 2 K's, and 13 runs (9 earned). Fleischman faced the last three batters, 0 hits, walks and runs. LT scored 2 in the first 10 in the third and 1 in the fourth for their 13 runs. RB scored 2 in the fourth as Natalie Gardiner singled and Nicloe Swift, Katelyn
Duffy, Elyse Fleischman and Grace Cody all Walked forcing in 2 runs. Game ended in 5 innings. At no time did any of the girls quit playing. We played 7 games in 6 days over the Spring Break with 4 to 6 of those games being against JV Teams while some of our girls being away on Spring Break. Our record doesn't reflect the fighting attitude our girls displayed during this time and I feel they fought to the final outs but in reality we were totally outmanned.
Freshman
It was a tough week for the Freshmen Team loosing 2 games in the bottom of the 7th Inning to 4A Schools. Pitchers Elizabeth Di Monte, and Kaylyn Landahl pitched well all week.Hitting highlights include, Kaylyn Landahl Triple, 3 for 6 against Lions. Tricia Scalise 3 for 7 against Lions 2 RBI's, Nicole Capone 4 for 7, 2 Doubles, 2- RBI's, Ava Castelaz, Double, Nicole Koronkowski, RBI single to tie game in top of 6th with 2 outs.
Week Two
Sophomore
RB played Oak Park/River Forest Junior Varsity team in a doubleheader on March 24 at RB. Oak Park won the first game 12 to 0. Oak Park's pitcher missed a perfect game by giving up a walk to Caitie Rusen in the 2nd inning. Losing Pitcher Hayden Claire gave up 5 Hits, 5 Walks, 2 Hit Batters and 7 runs (4 earned runs) in 4 innings. Sam Cook pitched the fifth inning giving up 3 Hits, 3 Walks and 5 runs, (3 earned runs).
RB bounced back and won the 2nd game 8 to 6 in a closely fought battle. Winning Pitcher for RB, Katie O'Connell, 7 Hits, 2 Walks and 6 K's. Katie went 23 for 3 at the plate with 1 RBI. Oak Park scored one in the second and one in third taking a 2-0 lead. RB scored eight in the Third inning while Oak Park scored 4 in the sixth as RB held on to win 8 to 6.
Freshman
We beat Hoffman Estate 14 - 6.
Highlight's:
Lana Hermann, 3 for 3, triple, 2 Rbi's, 2 runs scored
Ava Castelaz, 3 run homer,2 runs scored
Kaylan Landahl, 4 for 5 including a double, 3 runs scored
Katie O'Connell, HR,2-RBI's
Elizabeth Di Monte, 3 for 4 including a double, 3 Rbi's, 2 runs scored
Leah McKelvey, double, 1 run scored
Defensive Plays:
Nicole Koronkowski, Leaping Line Drive to end a rally in the 6th inning
Matea Zaper, Over the shoulder catch with base's loaded to end the game.
Sophomore
RB played Oak Park/River Forest Junior Varsity team in a doubleheader on March 24 at RB. Oak Park won the first game 12 to 0. Oak Park's pitcher missed a perfect game by giving up a walk to Caitie Rusen in the 2nd inning. Losing Pitcher Hayden Claire gave up 5 Hits, 5 Walks, 2 Hit Batters and 7 runs (4 earned runs) in 4 innings. Sam Cook pitched the fifth inning giving up 3 Hits, 3 Walks and 5 runs, (3 earned runs).
RB bounced back and won the 2nd game 8 to 6 in a closely fought battle. Winning Pitcher for RB, Katie O'Connell, 7 Hits, 2 Walks and 6 K's. Katie went 23 for 3 at the plate with 1 RBI. Oak Park scored one in the second and one in third taking a 2-0 lead. RB scored eight in the Third inning while Oak Park scored 4 in the sixth as RB held on to win 8 to 6.
Freshman
We beat Hoffman Estate 14 - 6.
Highlight's:
Lana Hermann, 3 for 3, triple, 2 Rbi's, 2 runs scored
Ava Castelaz, 3 run homer,2 runs scored
Kaylan Landahl, 4 for 5 including a double, 3 runs scored
Katie O'Connell, HR,2-RBI's
Elizabeth Di Monte, 3 for 4 including a double, 3 Rbi's, 2 runs scored
Leah McKelvey, double, 1 run scored
Defensive Plays:
Nicole Koronkowski, Leaping Line Drive to end a rally in the 6th inning
Matea Zaper, Over the shoulder catch with base's loaded to end the game.
Week One
Varsity
The R-B varsity softball team opened the 2012 season with a 10-0, 5 inning victory over Westmont High School, on Thursday March 15th in Westmont. Senior 2nd baseman and leadoff hitter Tierney Duffy led the way for the lady bulldogs going 3 for 3, plus a walk, stealing a base, and scoring 4 runs. Senior 3rd baseman Kiley Rusen went 2 for 4 nailing a double, and a triple, driving in 5 runs for the day. With Kiley's two hits, Kiley has now tied Lindsey Hayes's career hits record of 155. With Kiley's next hit, she will become R-B's all-time career hits leader. The winning pitcher was senior Kylie O'Connell. Kylie went the first four innings, striking out five Westmont hitters, walking no one, and giving up 5 hits. Freshman Katie O'Connell came in to pitch the 5th inning, and pitched a perfect 1,2,3 inning with a strikeout. R-B is 1-0 on the season.
Frosh/Soph
On March 15, 2012, the Frosh/Soph Softball team defeated Westmont 10-3. Game was moved to Westmont due to possibility of Zoo parking on our field. The winning Pitcher for RB was Hayden Claire who pitched all seven innings striking out 8 while walking 8 and giving up 2 hits with 0 earned runs. Top hitters for RB were Grace Cody who went 4 for 5 with a Home Run and 1 RB!, Lana Hermann who went 4 for 4 with 3 doubles and 3 RBI's, Isabel Pena, 2 for 4 with 2 RBI's and Eleanore Ahlberg, 1 for 2 with two RBI's. All 15 players who were eligible to play played in this game.
On March 20, 2012, the Frosh/Soph defeated Nazareth 20 to 5. The winning Pitcher was Katie O'Connell who went 4 innings striking out 5 while walking 2 and giving up 2 hits and 0 runs. Hayden Claire pitched the
final inning giving up 5 runs (4 earned) on 2 walks, 2 hits and 2strikeouts. Big hitters for the day were Grace Cody who went 3 for 4 with a Home Run and driving in 4 RBI's, Sam Cook who went 3 for 4 with a Home Run and 2 RBI's, Lana Hermann, 3 for 4 with 2 RBI's and Eleanore Ahlberg, 2 for 2 with 2 RBI's. All 18 players played in this game. 18 players is a lot to have on one team but they are getting along well, cheering for each other and are improving with each practice. Tough schedule lies ahead as we play some JV teams.
Varsity
The R-B varsity softball team opened the 2012 season with a 10-0, 5 inning victory over Westmont High School, on Thursday March 15th in Westmont. Senior 2nd baseman and leadoff hitter Tierney Duffy led the way for the lady bulldogs going 3 for 3, plus a walk, stealing a base, and scoring 4 runs. Senior 3rd baseman Kiley Rusen went 2 for 4 nailing a double, and a triple, driving in 5 runs for the day. With Kiley's two hits, Kiley has now tied Lindsey Hayes's career hits record of 155. With Kiley's next hit, she will become R-B's all-time career hits leader. The winning pitcher was senior Kylie O'Connell. Kylie went the first four innings, striking out five Westmont hitters, walking no one, and giving up 5 hits. Freshman Katie O'Connell came in to pitch the 5th inning, and pitched a perfect 1,2,3 inning with a strikeout. R-B is 1-0 on the season.
Frosh/Soph
On March 15, 2012, the Frosh/Soph Softball team defeated Westmont 10-3. Game was moved to Westmont due to possibility of Zoo parking on our field. The winning Pitcher for RB was Hayden Claire who pitched all seven innings striking out 8 while walking 8 and giving up 2 hits with 0 earned runs. Top hitters for RB were Grace Cody who went 4 for 5 with a Home Run and 1 RB!, Lana Hermann who went 4 for 4 with 3 doubles and 3 RBI's, Isabel Pena, 2 for 4 with 2 RBI's and Eleanore Ahlberg, 1 for 2 with two RBI's. All 15 players who were eligible to play played in this game.
On March 20, 2012, the Frosh/Soph defeated Nazareth 20 to 5. The winning Pitcher was Katie O'Connell who went 4 innings striking out 5 while walking 2 and giving up 2 hits and 0 runs. Hayden Claire pitched the
final inning giving up 5 runs (4 earned) on 2 walks, 2 hits and 2strikeouts. Big hitters for the day were Grace Cody who went 3 for 4 with a Home Run and driving in 4 RBI's, Sam Cook who went 3 for 4 with a Home Run and 2 RBI's, Lana Hermann, 3 for 4 with 2 RBI's and Eleanore Ahlberg, 2 for 2 with 2 RBI's. All 18 players played in this game. 18 players is a lot to have on one team but they are getting along well, cheering for each other and are improving with each practice. Tough schedule lies ahead as we play some JV teams.
