Mundelein and Stevenson are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Mundelein Mustangs will head out on the road to challenge the Stevenson Patriots at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Mundelein is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Mundelein stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Highland Park. The win made it back-to-back victories for Mundelein.
Will Bemrich tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Mundelein let Griffin Troha and Nick Szalony loose on the outfield. Troha went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double, while Szalony scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Braden Carman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Stevenson entered their tilt with South Elgin with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top against the Storm by a score of 9-5 on Saturday.
Ben Fawcett looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Joe Dolenga was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Brandon Schultz was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Mundelein has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. As for Stevenson, their record is now 10-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mundelein has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Stevenson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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