Elgin extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 21 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-14 in the process. They came up short against the Pilot Rock Rockets, falling 13-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rockets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-1 last Tuesday.
As for Pilot Rock, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-6 record this season. That ten run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Pilot Rock's part, Tracen Hamby was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hamby has become a key player for Pilot Rock: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 1-5 otherwise. Hamby was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Those stolen bases were his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carrer VanHouten, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Krister Litfin, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
As of now, neither Elgin nor Pilot Rock have any future games scheduled.
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