
Mustangs
04/22/25 vs Elgin | 15 |
03/28/25 vs Fenton | 15 |
03/24/25 vs Round Lake | 15 |
05/16/25 @ Schaumburg | 13 |
03/20/25 vs Larkin | 12 |
Rolling Meadows hadn't done well against Schaumburg recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Mustangs were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Saxons. Considering the Mustangs have won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Tyler Stankiewicz made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Rolling Meadows got a massive performance out of Josh Rappa, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits Rappa has posted since back in April. Callum Paisley was another key player, going 1-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Rolling Meadows was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win snapped Rolling Meadows' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 20-11 record. As for Schaumburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-21 record this season.
Rolling Meadows will square off against Grant Community at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Schaumburg, they will take on West Aurora at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Saxons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blackhawks have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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