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| 05/02/25 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 04/12/24 - Away | 0-10 L |
| 05/15/23 - Home | 6-2 W |
| 04/29/22 - Away | 7-8 L |
| 05/14/21 - Home | 1-5 L |
| + 4 more games |
Palatine took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Buffalo Grove, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pirates sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Bison on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Palatine got a great performance from Brandon Ziebell as he didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. Ziebell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Joe Riley, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Jett Greiwe was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Palatine hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Buffalo Grove struck out six times.
Palatine's victory bumped their record up to 16-8. As for Buffalo Grove, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-16-2.
Coming up, Palatine will be playing in front of their home fans against Schaumburg at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Buffalo Grove, they will square off against Prairie Ridge at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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