Larkin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the West Chicago Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Larkin of the 8-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Larkin got a good showing from Adrian Gasca, who pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Jesus Contreras made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On West Chicago's side, Kyler Campbell was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Rafael Herrera Mota was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Larkin's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for West Chicago, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5.
Larkin will stay at home for another game and welcome Rolling Meadows at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Rolling Meadows will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Larkin surely won't give up without a fight. As for West Chicago, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Larkin at 4:30 p.m.
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