Elgin extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Larkin Royals. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Maroons have suffered since April 23, 2025.
Ivan Magdaleno spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Elgin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matt Caldwell, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base marked the first that Caldwell has snagged this season.
As for Larkin, they now have a winning record of 4-3. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Elgin: they've now won three in a row.
On Larkin's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Aden Mora gave up a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Jameson Cunningham was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Elgin wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 18-0 victory against Aurora East on the 8th. As for Larkin, they will take on Elmwood Park at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.14 runs per game on average), something the Royals will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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