A feisty cat fight will be fought as Neuqua Valley Wildcats challenge Plainfield South Cougars at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. Neuqua Valley has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Neuqua Valley is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 14-4 to Lyons.
Joe Barkley made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season.
Even though they lost, Neuqua Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Plainfield South didn't have quite enough to beat Downers Grove North on Saturday and fell 9-8.
Plainfield South's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2. As for Neuqua Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3-1.
Neuqua Valley came up short against Plainfield South in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 5-1. Can Neuqua Valley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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