Hoffman Estates was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They fell 7-4 to the Hersey Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hoffman Estates of the 7-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
Eloy Suarez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Branden Osorio was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Hersey's side, Riley Blackwell and Bennett McNeill dominated on the mound. Blackwell struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk), while McNeill struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Blackwell has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Drew Phillips was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Pflomm, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Hoffman Estates' loss dropped their record down to 6-18. As for Hersey, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 16-7.
Hoffman Estates will be playing at home against Palatine at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Palatine is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Hoffman Estates will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Hersey, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wheeling at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Hersey is facing Wheeling at the right time seeing as Wheeling is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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