Buffalo Grove fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Hersey on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Hersey Huskies by a score of 8-6. Buffalo Grove was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hersey apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Monday.
Cole Diaz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Hersey's side, Bennett McNeill and Cooper Breiler dominated on the mound. McNeill struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk), while Breiler pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Drew Phillips, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Diego Garcia, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI.
Buffalo Grove's loss dropped their record down to 10-9-1. As for Hersey, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buffalo Grove will take on Conant at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Conant will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Buffalo Grove surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hersey, they will be playing at home against Hoffman Estates at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Hersey is facing Hoffman Estates at the right time seeing as Hoffman Estates is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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