Preview: Peotone Blue Devils vs. Manteno Panthers
After three games on the road, Peotone is heading back home. They will take on the Manteno Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Peotone will be strutting in after a victory while Manteno will be coming in after a loss.
Peotone never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Hillcrest last Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 21-1 margin over the Hawks.
Jake Eaheart made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Eaheart was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ruben Velasco, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Tyler Leitelt was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Manteno unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of Hoopeston by a score of 2-0. The game marked that first time this year in which Manteno was not able to get on the board.
Peotone made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Manteno, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Peotone came up short against Manteno when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 9-5. Can Peotone avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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