Niles North lost to Rolling Meadows back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Niles North Vikings narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Rolling Meadows Mustangs 6-5.
Ari Colish and Danny Gonzales made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Colish pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Gonzales struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. At bat, Colish scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Gonzales scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Nico Vasquez was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Thomas Opio, who scored a run and stole two bases.
On Rolling Meadows' side, Joe Brigham was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Charlie Hoeper was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Even though they lost, Rolling Meadows was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Niles North didn't hit any.
Niles North's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Rolling Meadows, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-8.
Niles North will be playing at home against Highland Park at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Rolling Meadows will take on Wheeling at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Rolling Meadows is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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