For the second straight game, Manteno will face off against Peotone. The Panthers will welcome the Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Manteno has five straight victories, Peotone has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Manteno is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Peotone with a sharp 23-1 win on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won four contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Connor Harrod made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
Manteno was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .613. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Peotone's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Manteno, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Manteno's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Panthers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Peotone, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Manteno continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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