Libertyville dropped their record down to 27-4 on Saturday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They fell 7-3 to the Hersey Huskies. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Huskies apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Quinn Schambow made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Cole Lockwood also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
As for Hersey, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-6-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
On Hersey's side, Riley Blackwell tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Blackwell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Chuck Meister and Brady Klehr did most of the damage at the plate: Meister went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI and one double, while Klehr got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those four hits gave Meister a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mike Sokan, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Libertyville will face off against Warren Township at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Hersey, they will square off against Palatine at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Huskies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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