The Geneva Vikings will face off against the Naperville North Huskies at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Geneva is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Waubonsie Valley just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors.
Nelson Wendell and Mason Bruesch did some serious damage despite the final result: Wendell scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Bruesch scored a run while going 2-for-3. Noah Hallahan was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Naperville North suffered their closest loss since May 7, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Oswego East by a score of 6-4.
Naperville North saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Max Steele, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI. Another was Sam Steele, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Naperville North's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Geneva, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Geneva has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Naperville North struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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