Schlarman is on a nine-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Hoopeston a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Schlarman Hilltoppers will take on the Hoopeston Cornjerkers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Monday, Schlarman came up short against Oakwood and fell 10-5.
Irene Rangel and Deana Linares put in work no matter where they played. On the mound, Rangel struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Linares pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rangel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Rangel scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Linares scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Schlarman was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Hoopeston had to settle for an 8-7 defeat against Watseka on Monday.
Jersey Cundiff made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Macy Warner, who got three hits from her three at bats.
Schlarman's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Hoopeston, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10-1.
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