Lindblom extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-15 in the process. They lost 17-4 to Jones. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 14, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Ajani Liddell and Andres Aguirre stepped up to the plate in a big way. Liddell went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Aguirre went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double. Another player making a difference was Jordan Terrell, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
As for Jones, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-14. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Jones' side, they got a massive performance out of Antonio Macedo, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those four runs gave Macedo a new career-high. Madden Asbaty was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Lindblom and Jones could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Eagles will square off against Kenwood at 4:30 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (594 vs. 148). Meanwhile, Jones (ranked 391st) will meet Neuqua Valley (ranked 181st) at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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