The Manteno Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Reed-Custer Comets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Manteno will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Manteno ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged Reed-Custer out 7-6.
Connor Harrod looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Tyler Buehler was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Josh Crane, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Manteno pushed their record up to 8-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Reed-Custer, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
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