Hersey can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Palatine Pirates out 6-5. This was a revenge matchup for Hersey, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-7 defeat when these two played two weeks ago.
Evan Fahey looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Drew Phillips was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Mikey Sokan, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Hersey's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 19-14. As for Palatine, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-19 record this season.
Hersey will head out on the road to square off against McHenry at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. McHenry will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Hersey surely won't give up without a fight. As for Palatine, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Huntley at 4:45 p.m. Huntley's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Palatine's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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