CHICAGO – The UIC softball team (15-15) had its eight-game win streak come to a close on Tuesday afternoon after a 5-1 loss to city foe Loyola (17-13). The Flames were unable to get a runner across until their final at bat, taking their first loss since March 17.

Game Highlights

• The Ramblers got one run across in their first at bat, stringing together a walk, two hits and a pair of fielder's choice.
• Loyola started off the bottom of the third with back-to-back solo homeruns, 3-0. The Ramblers brought across another pair of runs later on in the inning after two walks, a UIC error and single, 5-0.
• The Flames got on the board in the top of the seventh, as Cassie Kaelber singled, Schyler Ek walked and Jasmine Willis singled to load the bases. A grounder to the shortstop was thrown to first, allowing Kaelber to score from third, 5-1. Lexi Watts drew a walk to load the bases once more, but a fielder's choice and a pop up ended the game.

Facts & Figures

• The Ramblers had the advantage in hits, 6-5. Skylee James, Alyssa Griman, Emily Wetzel, Kaelber and Willis made up UIC's five tallies. Wetzel took home UIC's lone RBI.
• Allie Trudeau got the start in the circle for the Flames and took the loss, giving up three earned runs off six hits in 3.0 innings pitched. Karissa Frazier dealt the remaining 3.0 innings and kept the Ramblers off the bags, giving up no runs and no hits while striking out two.

Up Next

• The Flames return home to Flames Field tomorrow to welcome former Horizon League foe Valparaiso. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT.