Palatine has not done well against Prospect recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Palatine Pirates came out on top in a nail-biter against the Prospect Knights and snuck past 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Palatine.
Palatine's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-6-1. As for Prospect, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10-2.
Palatine has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Conant at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Illinois (Palatine is ranked 121st, while Conant is ranked 117th). As for Prospect, they will look to defend their home pitch on Friday against Elk Grove at 6:45 p.m. Prospect's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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