The Mendota Trojans will face off against the Kewanee Boilermakers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Kewanee took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Mendota, who comes in off a win.
Mendota took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Riverdale, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Rams on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Kewanee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against Orion, falling 20-9. Surprisingly, this marked the Boilermakers' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Ben Taylor made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ace LaFollette, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs.
Mendota's win bumped their record up to 7-5-1. As for Kewanee, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Mendota couldn't quite get it done against Kewanee when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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