Hoffman Estates was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wheeling Wildcats. The Hawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 6-4.
Colin Karecki was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Hoffman Estates' defeat dropped their record down to 8-24. As for Wheeling, their victory bumped their record up to 12-19.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hoffman Estates will host Waukegan at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Wheeling, they will be playing at home against Maine West at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The last five games the Warriors have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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