If Elgin was riding high off their 11-2 takedown of Aurora East last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Elgin Maroons took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fenton Bison on Wednesday. Elgin has not had much luck with Fenton recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Hugo Gasca made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Briar Dekarske, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Fenton's side, Nate Stewart was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gabe Salgado, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Elgin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Fenton, their win ended a 14-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-20.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elgin will take on Bartlett at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fenton, they will head out on the road to challenge Elgin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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