Metea Valley is 0-10 against Naperville Central since May of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Redhawks at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with ten defeats in a row, Metea Valley turned things around against Taft on Saturday. They blew past the Eagles 9-2. The Mustangs not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 12th (when they won 10-0).
Caleb Allen
| 05/03/25 @ Taft | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ Naperville North | 0 |
| 04/24/25 @ Neuqua Valley | 2 |
Caleb Allen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tyler Gluting, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Connor Lavery was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Metea Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Taft struck out nine times.
Meanwhile, Naperville Central waltzed into their match on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Knights by a score of 6-3.
Naperville Central pushed their record up to 13-10 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Metea Valley, their win bumped their record up to 10-14.
Metea Valley couldn't quite get it done against Naperville Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-0. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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