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| 05/08/25 - Away | 7-5 W |
| 05/06/25 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 05/05/25 - Away | 7-5 W |
| 05/15/24 - Home | 5-0 W |
| 05/10/24 - Home | 12-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Naperville Central had won three straight on the road, but on Thursday they bumped their record up to 17-10 to make it four. They skirted past the Metea Valley Mustangs 7-5. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 3-2 win on Tuesday.
As for Metea Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 14 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-17 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
For Metea Valley's part, Kayden Nimer was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Nimer has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Matthew Reilly was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Naperville Central will host Yorkville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Foxes' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Redhawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Metea Valley, they will be playing at home against Plainfield South at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight.
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