For the second straight game, Hinsdale Central will face off against York. The Red Devils will face off against the Dukes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hinsdale Central has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Hinsdale Central came up short against York and fell 11-8. The defeat continues a trend for the Red Devils in their meetings with the Dukes: they've now lost three in a row.
For York's part, Jack Lonergan tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Lonergan has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Luke Pieczynski, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one triple. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Austin Grzywa, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
York kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive contests.
York's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Hinsdale Central, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
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