Wilmington is 7-1 against Lisle since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Wilmington Wildcats will head out on the road to take on the Lisle Lions at 4:30 p.m. Wilmington is coming into the game hot, having won their last ten games.
Last Thursday, Wilmington earned a 6-2 victory over Sandwich.
Reid Juster made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Juster has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Juster was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Ohlund, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Lucas Rink, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lisle fell victim to Latin and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They suffered a tough 12-0 defeat at the hands of the Romans.
Wilmington's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1. As for Lisle, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.
Wilmington took their victory against Lisle when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wilmington since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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