Rolling Meadows was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Hoffman Estates Hawks by a score of 7-6. Rolling Meadows was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hoffman Estates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Mia Pilipauskus was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Pilipauskus was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Ashlyn Ferguson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Nell Osterhues, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Rolling Meadows' defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Hoffman Estates, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rolling Meadows will take on Glenbard West at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Rolling Meadows is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Hoffman Estates, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Prospect at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Prospect is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Hoffman Estates will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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