Vernon Hills can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Maine East Blue Demons by a score of 8-4. Vernon Hills' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Maine East's part, Jackson Slamowitz and Adolfo Lopez did some serious damage despite the final result: Slamowitz scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Lopez scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Maine East was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Vernon Hills' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-11. As for Maine East, they dropped their record down to 2-10 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Vernon Hills will have a chance to go back-to-back against Maine East: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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