Hersey extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 8-21. They lost 18-0 to the Libertyville Wildcats. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Libertyville, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-9-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games.
For Libertyville's part, Aksel McKnight looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. McKnight has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Libertyville let Braden Tolzien and Madden Cotts run wild. Tolzien went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Cotts went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Tolzien has posted over his last 13 games. Sanjay Sreedharan also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hersey will head out to square off against Elk Grove at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Libertyville, they will venture away from home to take on Warren Township at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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