After losing to Kankakee Valley the last time they met, Hobart decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Brickies skirted past the Kougars 3-2.
Michael Klaich
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Hobart got a great performance from Michael Klaich as he struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Klaich also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Brickies are 4-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-7 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Hobart saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brandon Stafford, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one run.
Hobart's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 6-8. As for Kankakee Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Hobart has already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Boone Grove on the 30th. As for Kankakee Valley, they will welcome Highland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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