Bradley-Bourbonnais extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 17-15 in the process. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Manteno Panthers. The Boilermakers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Bradley-Bourbonnais saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kason Bynum, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Manteno, they have been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games.
On Manteno's side, Nolan Canfield spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Canfield has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brady Hespen, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bradley-Bourbonnais will challenge Lincoln-Way Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Manteno, they will face off against St. Laurence at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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