Deerfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 9-2 to the Maine West Warriors. Deerfield was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Maine West apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Maine West's part, Konrad Dudzik and Collin Duffy dominated on the mound. Dudzik tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit, while Duffy tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Dudzik has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zack Steingard, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Tannor Carson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Deerfield's loss dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Maine West, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deerfield will face off against Niles Notre Dame at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Maine West, they will head out on the road to square off against Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Maine West is facing Vernon Hills at the right time seeing as Vernon Hills is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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