The Guilford Vikings will take on the Huntley Red Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Guilford has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Guilford will bounce into Thursday's contest after beating Belvidere North, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 20-13 margin over the Blue Thunder on Friday. Considering the Vikings have won eight matches by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Maddux Lee
04/30/25 @ Freeport | 7 |
05/07/25 vs Hononegah | 2 |
04/16/25 vs Rockford Auburn | 2 |
05/23/25 @ Belvidere North | 1 |
Maddux Lee made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Guilford is 2-1 when Lee allows two or fewer hits, but 9-11 otherwise. Lee was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his six plate appearances with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Khaliel White was incredible, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and one double. What's more, he posted three hits, the most he's had since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of James Versino, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Huntley unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Central. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last three times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
The victory snapped Guilford's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-12 record. As for Huntley, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-15.
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