Marengo has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They came up short against the Richmond-Burton Rockets, falling 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Indians have suffered since March 29th.
Marengo's defeat dropped their record down to 22-9. As for Richmond-Burton, they have been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 17 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-8-1 record this season.
Marengo and Richmond-Burton should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. Marengo (ranked 37th) will meet Sandwich (ranked 239th) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Marengo has won five straight at home, while Sandwich won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Meanwhile, Richmond-Burton will take on Plano at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (86 vs. 423).
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