The Crete-Monee Warriors will challenge the Shepard Astros at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Crete-Monee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
Crete-Monee had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Evergreen Park put an end to it on Friday. The Warriors lost 9-0 to the Mustangs. The Warriors have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Crete-Monee saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Milburn, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Shepard had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by a 14-7 margin over Evergreen Park on Tuesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Astros' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Shepard's win bumped their record up to 12-19. As for Crete-Monee, their loss dropped their record down to 17-15.
Crete-Monee couldn't quite finish off Shepard in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 and fell 3-1. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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