Herscher got themselves on the board against Lisle on Thursday, but Lisle never followed suit. They came out on top against the Lisle Lions by a score of 5-0. That's more bragging rights for Herscher, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Alec Nicholos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gaige Brown, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Logan Egerton, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Herscher and bumps their season record up to 8-6. As for Lisle, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Herscher didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-1 win vs. Prairie Central on the 13th. Lisle has also already played their next contest, a 9-4 loss against Timothy Christian on the 13th.
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