After a string of five wins, York's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of the Glenbard West Hilltoppers by a score of 9-8. York was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Glenbard West apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
For Glenbard West's part, Nick Pleasant tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nico Ruoti, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs. Eric Lowrie was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
York's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-6. As for Glenbard West, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-19.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. York will take on Berwyn/Cicero Morton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Berwyn/Cicero Morton is coming into the contest with 12 straight losses on the road, meaning York will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Glenbard West, they will be playing at home against Downers Grove South at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last five games Glenbard West has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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