Wesclin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sparta Bulldogs. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Jacob Klein was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Maddox LaCaze also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Wesclin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Sparta, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Wesclin and Sparta could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Warriors will face off against Highland at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (450 vs. 144). Meanwhile, Sparta (ranked 295th) will meet Carterville (ranked 121st) at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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