For the second straight game, Fenton will face off against West Chicago. The Bison will venture away from home to take on the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fenton has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 31.
West Chicago hit Fenton with a five-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bison came up short against the Wildcats, falling 12-2.
For West Chicago's part, Zach Williamson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Williamson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Manny Figueroa was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. EJ Huffman was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
West Chicago always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .532. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
West Chicago's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-12. As for Fenton, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-14.
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