Joliet Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 8-2 to the Plainfield Central Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Joliet Central of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Andrew Nixon made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Joliet Central's defeat dropped their record down to 7-17-1. As for Plainfield Central, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-9.
Joliet Central will head out on the road to face off against Romeoville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Romeoville is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Joliet Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Plainfield Central will take on Naperville North at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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