Conant was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Lake Zurich Bears, falling 16-6.
Conant got a good showing from Om Patel, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Patel has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Colton Thomas made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Arjun Patel was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Conant's defeat dropped their record down to 16-14-1. As for Lake Zurich, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Conant will square off against Hoffman Estates at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lake Zurich, they will take on Stevenson at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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