
Spartans
05/17/25 vs Mundelein | 10-14 |
05/15/25 vs Glenbrook South | 16-6 |
05/13/25 vs Glenbrook South | 2-0 |
05/12/25 @ Glenbrook South | 7-5 |
05/10/25 @ Hersey | 5-3 |
Glenbrook North dropped their record down to 18-14 on Saturday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins. They took a 14-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mundelein Mustangs. The Spartans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Mustangs from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Mundelein, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 21-6-2. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this game were averaging 3.14 runs allowed.
For Mundelein's part, Caden Earing made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Earing has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. That's the most doubles he has posted over his last 11 matches.
In other batting news, Brandon Marano was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Jake Junia, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Glenbrook North and Mundelein should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Spartans will face off against Niles North at 4:45 p.m. on Monday with a big rank advantage (84 vs. 331). Meanwhile, Mundelein (ranked 40th) will meet Lake Forest (ranked 273rd) at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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