Softball Recap: Hoffman Estates Takes a Loss

Hoffman Estates was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 19th straight loss. They lost 15-0 to the Palatine Pirates. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-3 back in April.

Hoffman Estates' defeat dropped their record down to 1-19. As for Palatine, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-10-1.

Hoffman Estates and Palatine could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Hawks will challenge Barrington at 4:45 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (484 vs. 15). Meanwhile, Palatine (ranked 201st) will meet Fremd (ranked 11th) at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.