Larkin's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Dundee-Crown Chargers. This was payback for Larkin, who suffered a 9-5 loss the last time these two teams met.
Aden Mora tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Carter Novelli came in to relieve Mora and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in his one inning pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Moises Acosta, who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-4.
Larkin made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Dundee-Crown, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Larkin will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Round Lake at 4:30 p.m. Round Lake is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Larkin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Dundee-Crown, they will take on Streamwood at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Dundee-Crown has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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