Panthers
| 04/29/25 vs Streator | 7-6 |
| 04/23/25 vs Clifton Central | 10-0 |
| 04/21/25 vs Lisle | 15-0 |
| 04/14/25 vs Reed-Custer | 11-0 |
Manteno had won four straight at home, but on Tuesday they bumped their record up to 14-3 to make it five. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Streator Bulldogs 7-6. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won eight in a row.
As for Streator, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.
For Streator's part, Makenna Ondrey was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). That one hit allowed gave Ondrey a new career-low. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Mya Zavada led a balanced group of hitters, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Morgan Kostal, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manteno will venture away from home to face off against Morris at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Streator, they will head out to challenge Lisle at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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