Proviso East is on an 11-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Hinsdale South a six-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The Proviso East Pirates will be playing at home against the Hinsdale South Hornets at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Proviso East fell victim to Downers Grove South and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Mustangs, falling 21-0.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Hinsdale South and Addison Trail meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Hornets lost 15-2 to the Blazers. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Hornets couldn't push the score so high this time.
Alex Kuhlman was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Proviso East's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Hinsdale South, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-14-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Proviso East has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hinsdale South struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Proviso East might still be hurting after the 15-1 loss they got from Hinsdale South when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Pirates avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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