Wauconda fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Highland Park on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Giants by a score of 6-5. The Bulldogs just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Wauconda saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Blake Swanson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Another was Jake Thorstenson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Wauconda's loss dropped their record down to 16-14. As for Highland Park, their victory bumped their record up to 23-7-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wauconda will face off against Woodstock North at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Highland Park, they will challenge New Trier at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Giants' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trevians have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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