For the second straight game, Aurora East will face off against Elgin. The Tomcats are taking a road trip to challenge the Maroons at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Aurora East comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Elgin hit Aurora East with a six-run sixth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tomcats came up short against the Maroons, falling 11-1.
For Elgin's part, Ivan Magdaleno spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up eight Ks. Magdaleno has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Elgin let Matt Caldwell and Jacob Rufino run wild. Caldwell went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Rufino went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Rufino is becoming a predictor of Elgin's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-0-1 (and 2-22 when he doesn't). Hugo Gasca was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Elgin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Aurora East's defeat dropped their record down to 0-18. As for Elgin, the victory snapped their losing streak at 11 games and leaves them with a 4-22-1 record.
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