Baseball Game Preview: Rolling Meadows Mustangs vs. Barrington Fillies/Broncos

Rolling Meadows is 0-9 against Barrington since May of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Mustangs will welcome the Fillies/Broncos at 4:45 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Rolling Meadows 4, Barrington 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.

On Saturday, Rolling Meadows didn't have quite enough to beat Grant Community and fell 4-3.

Rolling Meadows got a good showing from Cam Wachtel, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits.

On the hitting side, Ryan Schneider and Will Fiore stepped up to the plate in a big way. Schneider went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI, while Fiore got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Barrington had taken Wheeling down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Fillies/Broncos fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 5-4.

Barrington also got a good showing from Dylan Ignacek, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ignacek has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.

At the plate, Jackson Roberts made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI. Jackson Cavaliero was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Rolling Meadows' loss dropped their record down to 20-12. As for Barrington, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-9-1.

Rolling Meadows couldn't quite finish off Barrington in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 4-2. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.