Joliet Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Plainfield East Bengals. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Hilltoppers were not able to get on the board.
Joliet Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Plainfield East, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joliet Catholic will venture away from home to square off against Bishop McNamara at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Hilltoppers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Fightin' Irish have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Plainfield East, they will head out to face off against Lincoln-Way Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bengals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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