Hoffman Estates was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They suffered a rough 8-1 defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Grove Bison. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hoffman Estates of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Hoffman Estates saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaden Holmes, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
On Buffalo Grove's side, Ryan Stefani spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brody Mac, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and two RBI. Cole Diaz was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Hoffman Estates' defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Buffalo Grove, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7-1 record this season.
Hoffman Estates will head out on the road to challenge Conant at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Hoffman Estates is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Buffalo Grove, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Evanston at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Buffalo Grove will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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