Larkin managed to slip by West Aurora the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Royals came up short against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, falling 8-2. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Royals couldn't push the score so high this time.
Jiselle Aguinaga was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Ali Herrick was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run.
Larkin now has a losing record of 8-9. As for West Aurora, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Larkin will face off against Riverside-Brookfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Royals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Aurora, they will take on Glenbard South at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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