On Monday, Maine South never let their opponents score. Everything went their way against the Hoffman Estates Hawks as the Maine South Hawks made off with a 17-0 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Maine South also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2016.
Hannah Hoffman and Jessica Hoffman were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Hoffman tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Hoffman struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). At the plate, Hoffman scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Hoffman went 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ryan Mullarkey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Christina Piotrowski, who went 1-for-1 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Maine South and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Hoffman Estates, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maine South will challenge Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Maine South is facing Vernon Hills at the right time seeing as Vernon Hills is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hoffman Estates, they will head out on the road to face off against Elgin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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