Hoffman Estates had lost eight straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 8-23 to make it nine. They lost 9-3 to the Elk Grove Grenadiers. If the Hawks were looking for revenge after losing 9-6 to the Grenadiers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Hoffman Estates saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Dillon, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
As for Elk Grove, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-20 record. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 29th (when they won 14-4).
On Elk Grove's side, Myles Schwartz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Schwartz has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Robbie Bibian was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted over his last eight matches. Cooper Casterton was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoffman Estates will take on Streamwood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Elk Grove, they will challenge St. Francis at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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