For the second straight game, Munster will face off against Kankakee Valley. The Mustangs will face off against the Kougars at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Munster is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Munster needed a bit of extra time to put away Kankakee Valley. They skirted past the Kougars 2-1. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Kougars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
For Kankakee Valley's part, Alex Barr was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Barr has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kankakee Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Declan Murr, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Kankakee Valley's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-10-1. As for Munster, their victory bumped their record up to 14-11.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Munster has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like Kankakee Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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