Johnsburg is 1-6 against McHenry since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Skyhawks will host the Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Johnsburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Johnsburg hadn't beaten Woodstock on the road since April 10, 2023 but that history sure didn't bother them on Wednesday. The Skyhawks blew past the Blue Streaks 7-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Skyhawks.
Peyton Mesce
| 04/30/25 @ Woodstock | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Marengo | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Woodstock North | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Richmond-Burton | 1 |
Peyton Mesce spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Riley Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted over his last nine matches. Ahston Stern also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, McHenry had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they went ahead and made it eight on Friday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since April 15th.
McHenry pushed their record up to 20-2-1 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Johnsburg, their victory bumped their record up to 17-6.
Johnsburg might still be hurting after the 17-0 loss they got from McHenry in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Skyhawks 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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