Larkin has not done well against Bartlett recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Larkin Royals had just enough and edged the Bartlett Hawks out 4-3. Winning may never get old, but Larkin sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Logan Leaver looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Larkin saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Wemken, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Enzo Novelli was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Bartlett's side, they got a good showing from Vince Yario, who tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). Yario has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bartlett saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colin Swalley, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
The win got Larkin back to even at 5-5. As for Bartlett, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Larkin will take on Bartlett at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bartlett, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against South Elgin at 4:30 p.m. The last four games Bartlett has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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