Zion-Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Streamwood Sabres by a score of 3-2.
Zion-Benton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rafael Villalobos, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Zion-Benton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Zion-Benton's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Streamwood, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zion-Benton's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Waukegan at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Waukegan is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Zion-Benton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Streamwood, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Glenbard East at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Glenbard East will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Streamwood surely won't give up without a fight.
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