Kishwaukee College and Joliet both had scoring chances on Thursday, but it was Kishwaukee College that was able to capitalize on them as it pulled out a 4-2 win at Malta, IL.

Joliet had eight hits compared with Kishwaukee College's six, but Joliet stranded 10 runners on base.

Kishwaukee College held off Joliet, as Joliet was unable to overcome a three-run eighth inning deficit.

Despite its efforts, Joliet couldn't finish the comeback.

Chris Rodriguez started the game off strong for Kishwaukee and helped lead them to the win. He threw nine strikeouts and gave up only two hits during the seven innings he pitched.  

Matt Albert led Kishwaukee College's offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He scored one run and had one RBI and then tripled in the eighth inning.

Kody Kutzke got it done on the mound on the way to a win. He tossed one inning of shutout ball, struck out none, walked one and gave up no hits.

Matthew Taller took the loss for Joliet. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed two runs.

Kishwaukee College closer Renny Tolentino put away the final three outs to record the save.

Kishwaukee College never surrendered the lead after the first inning, scoring two runs on two singles.

Kishwaukee College built upon its lead with two runs in the eighth. The inning got off to a hot start when Albert tripled, plating Cooper Vinz and was followed up by Aneudy DeLacruz's double, bringing home Albert.