Downers Grove South dropped their record down to 20-11 on Saturday, which also ended the team's ten-game streak of wins at home. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Naperville North Huskies. The Mustangs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Huskies from their previous meeting back in April of 2019.
As for Naperville North, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-14 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games.
For Naperville North's part, Brandon Person tossed a big game, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Person has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Zach Bava was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Naperville North's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 10-14 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Matt Sonnenschein, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Downers Grove South will host Hinsdale South at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Naperville North does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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