Hoffman Estates hasn't had much luck against Conant recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hawks will venture away from home to face off against the Cougars at 4:45 p.m. Hoffman Estates will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
While Hoffman Estates' victory against Wheeling wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Hawks skirted past the Wildcats 6-4. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hawks as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Derek Conjardi was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Conjardi was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Conjardi wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ty Pearson, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Niko Belesiotis also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Conant was a bit more limited in their match on Saturday. They came up short against Glenbrook North, falling 18-1.
Hoffman Estates' record is now 7-17. As for Conant, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13-1 record this season.
Hoffman Estates might still be hurting after the 14-2 loss they got from Conant when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Hawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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