After a string of eight wins, Downers Grove North's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of the Downers Grove South Mustangs by a score of 2-1. Downers Grove North was red-hot at the plate headed into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the seven games prior) but Downers Grove South's pitchers proved too tough.
Downers Grove North got a good showing from Jimmy Reilly, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Downers Grove North saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carlos Sanchez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Downers Grove North's defeat ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 12-2. As for Downers Grove South, their win bumped their record up to 3-5-1.
Downers Grove North will head out on the road to face off against Oak Park-River Forest at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Downers Grove North is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Downers Grove South, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Berwyn/Cicero Morton, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Berwyn/Cicero Morton is coming into the matchup with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Downers Grove South will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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