The Hoffman Estates Hawks will face off against the Hersey Huskies at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Hoffman Estates has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hoffman Estates is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They lost 12-4 to Palatine.
Hoffman Estates saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colin Karecki, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Hersey never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 9-0 margin over Wheeling. The Huskies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by six runs or more this season.
Jack Goergen looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Brady Klehr was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Groberski, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs.
Hersey has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-6-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Hoffman Estates, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-21.
Hoffman Estates came up short against Hersey when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 7-4. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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