Zion-Benton is 0-10 against Mundelein since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Zion-Benton Zee-Bees will head out on the road to square off against the Mundelein Mustangs at 4:45 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Zion-Benton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over Wilmot. The win was just what Zion-Benton needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior match.
Andrew Mitchell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Dominik Leith, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Ivan Jones, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Meanwhile, Mundelein can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 6-0 margin over Trinity Christian Academy. The victory was just what Mundelein needed coming off of a 20-1 defeat in their prior game.
Zion-Benton's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4. As for Mundelein, their record now sits at 4-2.
Zion-Benton came up short against Mundelein when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 8-4. Can Zion-Benton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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