Prospect dropped their record down to 15-9-1 on Friday, which also ended the team's ten-game streak of wins at home. They fell 10-6 to the Barrington Fillies/Broncos. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Knights who fell 3-1 when the teams previously met back in April of 2024.
John Aquino and Jack Davis did some serious damage despite the final result: Aquino went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run, while Davis went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Louie Caldrone, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
As for Barrington, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-7-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games.
On Barrington's side, they let Caid Heick and Jackson Roberts run wild. Heick went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, while Roberts went 3-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Heick a new career-high. Juilan Ashley-Friedman also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Prospect will welcome Plainfield Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight. As for Barrington, they will be playing at home against Lockport at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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