For the second straight game, Peotone will face off against Manteno. The Blue Devils will venture away from home to take on the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Peotone has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight defeats, while Manteno will come in with five straight wins.
Peotone came up short against Manteno on Monday, falling 23-1.
For Manteno's part, Connor Harrod made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Harrod has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Manteno hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Peotone struck out seven times.
Manteno's record now sits at 5-0. As for Peotone, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Tuesday. Peotone hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.7 home runs per game. However, it's not like Manteno struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.8 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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