Hampshire fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Central on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Rockets by a score of 7-6. The Whip-Purs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rockets earlier this season, when they won 11-10.
Hampshire's loss dropped their record down to 15-6. As for Central, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-12-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hampshire will take on Crystal Lake South at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Central, they will square off against McHenry at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rockets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season.
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