Herscher dropped their record down to 24-5 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's seven-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Manteno Panthers by a score of 8-7. Tigers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Panthers since on Tuesday.
Logan Egerton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Tanner Jones, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
As for Manteno, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games.
On Manteno's side, Braden Campbell made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Campbell has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jake Stevens was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Coming up, Herscher will challenge Dwight at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Manteno, they will square off against Marian Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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