Wildcats
| 05/09/25 @ Jones | 14 |
| 04/22/25 @ Metea Valley | 12 |
| 04/19/25 vs Oswego | 12 |
| 04/17/25 @ Naperville Central | 11 |
| 05/06/25 vs DeKalb | 10 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Neuqua Valley). They blew past the Jones Eagles 14-4 on Friday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wildcats considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Jake Kuehl looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mike Langan was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 11 contests. Danny Mikuta also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Neuqua Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Neuqua Valley's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-12-1. As for Jones, their loss dropped their record down to 12-15.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neuqua Valley will square off against Naperville North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Jones, they will challenge Chicago University at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Eagles are facing the Maroons at the right time seeing as the Maroons are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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