Leyden was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 9-5 to the Hinsdale South Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Leyden of the 7-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Leyden got a good showing from Angel Espana, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Sammy Calderon Jr. made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Nikko Bradle, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Leyden's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Hinsdale South, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13.
While Leyden had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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