Webster Groves extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 8-19 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hillsboro Hawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Statesmen have suffered since April 24th.
As for Hillsboro, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.
For Hillsboro's part, the result came thanks to Easton Day's shutout, as he gave up just five hits. Day has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Max Partney, who went 1-for-2 with one home run. He has become a key player for Hillsboro: the team is undefeated when he posts at least one home run, but 9-10 otherwise.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Webster Groves will face off against Festus at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hillsboro, they will challenge Windsor at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Hawks are facing the Owls at the right time seeing as the Owls are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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