Rolling Meadows is on a three-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Larkin a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Rolling Meadows Mustangs will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Larkin Royals at 7:45 p.m. Neither Rolling Meadows nor Larkin posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Rolling Meadows is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Addison Trail. Rolling Meadows' pitchers stepped up to hand Addison Trail a 2-0 shutout on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Aiden Gallucci looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Luke Schneider was excellent, going 1-for-2 with four stolen bases and one double. Tony Romanacce was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Larkin came up short against DeKalb on Tuesday, falling 9-1.
Rolling Meadows couldn't quite finish off Larkin in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 and fell 12-10. Will Rolling Meadows have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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