Oswego East scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Yorkville Foxes by a score of 13-12. Oswego East just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Mason Palermo was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Derek Kubek, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Yorkville's side, Jackson Roberts made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Roberts has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Roberts was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Gabe Sanders tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits.
Back at the plate, Jacob Cronshaw and Kameron Yearsley did most of the damage at the plate: Cronshaw went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Yearsley went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Nate Harris was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Oswego East's loss dropped their record down to 12-16. As for Yorkville, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oswego East will take on Oswego at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last five games Oswego has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Yorkville, they will head out on the road to face off against Bolingbrook at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Bolingbrook is coming into the match with five straight wins at home, so Yorkville will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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