Baseball Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Manteno

Panthers

Previous 6 Games

04/07/26 vs Peotone	13-3
04/06/26 @ Peotone	23-1
03/30/26 vs Lisle	6-4
03/25/26 @ Crete-Monee	13-6
03/24/26 vs Milford	12-5
03/20/26 @ Grant Park	15-3

Manteno put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. Everything went their way against the Peotone Blue Devils as they made off with a 13-3 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 23-1 on Monday.

Carter Nunley looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tyler Buehler, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Logan Bufford was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.

Manteno was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.

Manteno's record now sits at 6-0. As for Peotone, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manteno will face off against Lisle at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Peotone, they will square off against Clifton Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.