Hinsdale Central hasn't had much luck against Fillmore recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Bobcats will take on the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Hinsdale Central has given up an average of 16.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Hinsdale Central's offense. They came up short against Ellicottville on Monday, falling 15-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Bobcats were not able to get on the board.
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Hinsdale Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Jones, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Jones is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Fillmore faced off against Arkport Central on Monday. The Eagles took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bluejays.
Jared Boon put in work no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Boon was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, James Hillman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Fillmore's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Hinsdale Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hinsdale Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Fillmore struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hinsdale Central might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Fillmore in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Bobcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
