The Geneva Vikings will venture away from home to face off against the South Elgin Storm at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games Geneva has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Geneva's victory against Varsity Opponent wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Vikings skirted past Varsity Opponent 5-4.
Ryan Kastor looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nick Price, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Miles Dibble, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, South Elgin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 9-1 to Huntley.
Geneva's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for South Elgin, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Everything went Geneva's way against South Elgin when the teams last played back in March of 2024, as Geneva made off with an 18-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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