Cary-Grove is 1-9 against McHenry since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Trojans will take on the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Neither Cary-Grove nor McHenry posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Cary-Grove easily dispatched Dundee-Crown on Thursday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Trojans fell just short of Central by a score of 2-0 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Trojans have suffered since April 30, 2024.
Meanwhile, McHenry fell victim to Huntley and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Red Raiders, falling 6-0.
McHenry has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season. As for Cary-Grove, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cary-Grove hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like McHenry struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cary-Grove suffered a grim 16-9 defeat to McHenry when the teams last played back in April. Can the Trojans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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