Conant had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 13-19-1 to make it four. They lost 15-0 to the Rolling Meadows Mustangs. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 3-0.
As for Rolling Meadows, their victory bumped their record up to 21-13. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Rolling Meadows' part, Cam Wachtel looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Wachtel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Tony Romanacce and Will Fiore did most of the damage at the plate: Romanacce went 2-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Fiore went 1-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most doubles Romanacce has posted since back in April. Ryan Schneider was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Conant will venture away from home to face off against Prairie Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wolves' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rolling Meadows, they will challenge Maine West at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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