Hoffman Estates had lost 19 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-13 to make it 20. They came up short against the Conant Cougars, falling 15-4. The Hawks were not able to make up for their loss to the Cougars from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Lola Roberts was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Tessa Dolor also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Conant, they now have a winning record of 6-5. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won four matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
On Conant's side, Jenny Ryan made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Ryan a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cailyn Kehoe, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Ava Falcone was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hoffman Estates will face off against rival Schaumburg at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Conant is set to challenge their familiar foe Palatine at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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