The Manteno Panthers will be playing at home against the Coal City Coalers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Manteno is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Manteno lost 11-2 to Wilmington on Thursday.
Josh Crane was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Coal City won against Reed-Custer on Tuesday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. Coal City skirted past Reed-Custer 7-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for Coal City.
Tanner Wallace looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Wyatt Wickiser, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Cade Baldauf, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Manteno has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-5 record this season. As for Coal City, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Manteno has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like Coal City struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.4. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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