Buffalo Grove has gone 7-1 against Schaumburg recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Bison will head out on the road to square off against the Saxons at 4:45 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Buffalo Grove fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Wheeling on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 4-3.
Griffin Kelly
| 04/16/25 @ Wheeling | 9 |
| 04/10/25 @ Mundelein | 9 |
| 04/03/25 @ Deerfield | 13 |
| 03/29/25 @ Geneva | 5 |
| 03/23/25 vs Mainland Regional | 11 |
Griffin Kelly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cole Diaz was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Andrew Lee also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Schaumburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Barrington. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 2, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Buffalo Grove's record is now 4-9-2. As for Schaumburg, their record now sits at 5-10.
Buffalo Grove skirted past Schaumburg 3-1 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bison since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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