The Crete-Monee Warriors will head out to take on the Neuqua Valley Wildcats at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Crete-Monee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Crete-Monee had been on a five-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Lemont put an end to it on Thursday. The Warriors lost 16-0 to the Lemont HS. The Warriors' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Neuqua Valley fell victim to Waubonsie Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 1-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Wildcats haven't been shut out since back in March.
Crete-Monee's defeat dropped their record down to 12-9. As for Neuqua Valley, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-10-1.
Crete-Monee's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's contest. The Warriors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Neuqua Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Crete-Monee continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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