Aurora East extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 25 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-18 in the process. They lost 11-1 to the Elgin Maroons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tomcats of the 11-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Elgin, the victory snapped their losing streak at 11 games and leaves them with a 4-22-1 record. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
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 nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, 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. That's the most RBI Rufino has posted over his last ten contests. Hugo Gasca was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
While Aurora East had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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