Libertyville won the last time they faced Vernon Hills, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Libertyville Wildcats won by a run and slipped past the Vernon Hills Cougars 5-4.
Kyle Anderson looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cole Lockwood, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Strader, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Libertyville has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4-1 record this season. As for Vernon Hills, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Libertyville will square off against Lake Zurich at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Libertyville is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Vernon Hills, they will take on Niles West at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Vernon Hills and Niles West are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads.
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