Mundelein was not the first on the board on Saturday, but they got there more often. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Fremd Vikings. That's more bragging rights for Mundelein, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Baris Brua looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mundelein saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jake Junia, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Braden Carman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Mundelein's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4. As for Fremd, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mundelein will square off against Warren Township at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Fremd, they will head out on the road to challenge Barrington at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Barrington's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Fremd's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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