Softball Recap: Hoffman Estates Hawks vs. Maine South Hawks
Sadly, Hoffman Estates is still looking for their first win of the season after seven games. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 17-0 walloping at the hands of the Maine South Hawks on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hoffman Estates of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2016.
For Maine South's part, Hannah Hoffman and Jessica Hoffman were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Hoffman tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Hoffman struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). At the plate, Hoffman scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Hoffman went 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ryan Mullarkey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Christina Piotrowski, who went 1-for-1 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Hoffman Estates' defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Maine South, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoffman Estates will face off against Elgin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Maine South, they will head out on the road to challenge Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Maine South is facing Vernon Hills at the right time seeing as Vernon Hills is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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