Normal West typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Maine South proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged out the Wildcats 7-5. This was payback for the Hawks, who suffered a 2-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jack Gianikos
| 05/03/25 @ Normal West | 6 |
| 04/19/25 @ Brother Rice | 5 |
| 04/15/24 vs Niles North | 5 |
| 04/26/25 vs Lane Tech | 3 |
| 03/19/24 @ St. Laurence | 3 |
Jack Gianikos looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
At the plate, Luka Stojakovic was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Mutchler, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
With the win, Maine South broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 13-12. As for Normal West, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 16-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maine South will face off against New Trier at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trevians have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Normal West, they will square off against Danville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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