After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Buffalo Grove, Conant was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Wheeling Wildcats with a sharp 7-1 win. The Cougars not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 30th (when they won 15-0).
Franklin Kirchner
| 05/19/25 @ Wheeling | 13 |
| 05/12/25 vs Barrington | 4 |
| 05/05/25 vs Hoffman Estates | 12 |
| 04/30/25 vs Schaumburg | 6 |
| 04/23/25 @ Fremd | 8 |
| + 2 more games |
Franklin Kirchner was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Arjun Patel was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Andrew Lipka, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Conant kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
The victory snapped Conant's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 13-18-1 record. As for Wheeling, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-19 record this season.
Conant will venture away from home to square off against Prairie Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wheeling, they will welcome Maine West at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games the Warriors have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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