Hoopeston managed to slip by Salt Fork the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cornjerkers lost 11-1 to the Storm on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Cornjerkers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Hoopeston saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Barnes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Hoopeston's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-5. As for Salt Fork, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-3.
Looking ahead, Hoopeston will head out to challenge Heritage at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cornjerkers are facing the Hawks at the right time seeing as the Hawks are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Salt Fork, they will welcome Fisher at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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