Hoffman Estates extended their losing streak to 17 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-17 in the process. They lost 11-1 to the Rolling Meadows Mustangs. The Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Hoffman Estates saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Vicky Rivera, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
As for Rolling Meadows, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-15 record. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
On Rolling Meadows' side, Iris Jordan spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. Jordan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Caylee Del Boccio, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Mary Linker, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Hoffman Estates will face off against Buffalo Grove at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rolling Meadows, they will square off against Fremd at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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