The Johnsburg Skyhawks are taking a road trip to take on the Plano Reapers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Johnsburg managed to slip by Marengo the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Skyhawks came up short against the Indians on Wednesday, falling 14-3.
Johnsburg saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landon Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Plano not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 3rd (when they won 10-0). They blew past Somonauk 9-3. The Reapers haven't had any issues with the Bobcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Amari Bryant and Josh Stellwagen did most of the damage at the plate: Bryant got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Stellwagen went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Bryant a new career-high. Jason Phillips was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Plano kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Johnsburg has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-5 record this season. As for Plano, their record is now 6-14.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Johnsburg has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Plano struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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