Rolling Meadows has not done well against Palatine recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Rolling Meadows Mustangs won by a run and slipped past the Palatine Pirates 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Rolling Meadows.
Brock Ryan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Callum Paisley, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josh Rappa, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Rolling Meadows' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-15. As for Palatine, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-17 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rolling Meadows will take on Hoffman Estates at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Hoffman Estates will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Palatine, they will be playing at home against Prairie Ridge at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Prairie Ridge is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Palatine will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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