For the second straight game, Berwyn/Cicero Morton will face off against Willowbrook. The Mustangs will take on the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Berwyn/Cicero Morton has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Berwyn/Cicero Morton's last matchup with Willowbrook could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Monday. The Mustangs lost 13-3 to the Warriors. The defeat continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost five in a row.
For Willowbrook's part, they got a great performance from Noah Edison as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Edison has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alec Ramey, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jesus Torres, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Willowbrook always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berwyn/Cicero Morton only posted an OBP of .185.
The win (which was Willowbrook's seventh in a row) raised their record to 19-6. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Berwyn/Cicero Morton, their loss dropped their record down to 5-19.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Berwyn/Cicero Morton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Willowbrook struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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