Harvard is 0-10 against Marengo since April of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Hornets will square off against the Indians at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row, Harvard turned things around against Alden-Hebron on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Green Giants with a sharp 11-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hornets needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Eltan Powles
| 05/14/26 vs Alden-Hebron | 5 |
| 04/23/26 @ Waukegan | 3 |
| 04/13/26 @ Sandwich | 1 |
| 04/06/26 vs Woodstock | 3 |
| 03/21/26 vs Rockford Auburn | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Eltan Powles made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. Harvard is 4-2 when Powles posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-17 otherwise.
Harvard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alden-Hebron only posted an OBP of .318.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Marengo, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over Forreston on Saturday. The win continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won three in a row.
Harvard's record is now 5-19. As for Marengo, their record now sits at 18-10.
Harvard might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Marengo in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Hornets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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