Calumet New Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-0 walloping at the hands of the Whiting Oilers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Calumet New Tech of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Whiting's part, Beau Harbin was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Harbin was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Whiting let Luke Maley and Kyle Denecke loose on the outfield. Maley scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Denecke scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Maley is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Nick Davenport was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Calumet New Tech's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Whiting, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Calumet New Tech will take on 21st Century Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. 21st Century Charter is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Calumet New Tech will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Whiting, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Calumet Christian at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Calumet Christian's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six contests.
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