Hoffman Estates was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They fell just short of the Palatine Pirates by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hoffman Estates of the 14-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Joey Lizak was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits.
On the hitting side, Josh Shemanskis was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Branden Osorio, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Hoffman Estates' loss dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Palatine, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoffman Estates will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Hersey at 4:45 p.m. As for Palatine, they will take on Hoffman Estates at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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