There's no place like home for Glenbrook South, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Vernon Hills Cougars out 6-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Glenbrook South also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Decker Holton looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Zach Freimuth and Nate Canning did most of the damage at the plate: Freimuth scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Canning went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Lally, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Vernon Hills' side, Carter Brusso made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Glenbrook South's win bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Vernon Hills, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-20.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Glenbrook South will take on Glenbrook North at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Glenbrook North will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Glenbrook South surely won't give up without a fight. As for Vernon Hills, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Maine West at 4:45 p.m.
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