Pitcher Adrian Ruiz reacts to a ball being hit during a home game against Highland Community College in Elgin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The Spartans won the first of two games against HCC and lost the second 6-4 bringing their record to 19-25.

Shortstop Logan Riley hits a foul ball during a home game against Highland Community College in Elgin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

First baseman Erik Teran II runs to tag first during a home game against Highland Community College in Elgin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Pitcher Adrian Ruiz greets teammates between innings during a home game against Highland Community College in Elgin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Pitcher Adrian Ruiz pitches during a home game against Highland Community College in Elgin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Ryan Caccia high fives a teammate between innings during a home game against Highland Community College in Elgin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Jaden Alberson during a home game against Highland Community College in Elgin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Shortstop Logan Riley throws to first base to force an out during a home game against Highland Community College in Elgin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.