With a playoff game on the line, Solorio rose to the challenge on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Hillcrest Hawks. The high-scoring effort was just what Solorio needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Solorio got a big performance out of Steve Huizar, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Keiber Hernandez, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
On Hillcrest's side, Noah Walls made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Daquan Dennis, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Solorio's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-14. As for Hillcrest, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-25.
Solorio will head out on the road to challenge Oak Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Oak Forest will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Solorio surely won't give up without a fight. Hillcrest does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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