Riverside-Brookfield typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Maine South proved too difficult a challenge. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Bulldogs 4-2. This was payback for the Hawks, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jack Gianikos
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Jack Gianikos looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. He is becoming a predictor of Maine South's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 3-1 (and 12-13 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Luka Stojakovic, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. He has become a key player for Maine South: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 12-14 otherwise.
Maine South now has a winning record of 15-14. As for Riverside-Brookfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-10 record this season.
Maine South will welcome Evanston at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Riverside-Brookfield, they will venture away from home to square off against Glenbard South at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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