Buffalo Grove extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-19-2 in the process. They lost 12-0 to the Hersey Huskies. The shutout was out of character for the Bison seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
As for Hersey, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 19-5-1. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Hersey's part, Keegan Luxem made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Luxem has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brady Klehr, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Mike Sokan was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buffalo Grove will challenge Hoffman Estates at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Hersey, they will take on Schaumburg at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in the Huskies' favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while the Saxons have been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road.
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