For the second straight game, Maine West will face off against Vernon Hills. The Warriors will venture away from home to challenge the Cougars at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.
Maine West took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Vernon Hills. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
For Vernon Hills' part, Robert Miller was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. The dominant performance also gave Miller a new career-low in walks (zero).
At the plate, Connor Brockway made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Tyler Perritt, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Maine West's win bumped their record up to 8-18. As for Vernon Hills, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-20 record this season.
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