Niles West blew Deerfield out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Saturday Deerfield got their revenge. The Wolves fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 7-5. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Niles West got a good showing from Tom Cullen, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Cullen has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Kevin Foley and Lucas Som stepped up to the plate in a big way. Foley went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI, while Som went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Ordower, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Wolves
| 04/26/25 @ Deerfield | 5-7 |
| 04/24/25 vs Niles North | 11-1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Niles North | 6-5 |
| 04/21/25 vs Niles North | 3-2 |
| 04/19/25 @ Warren Township | 0-10 |
With the defeat, Niles West broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-12. As for Deerfield, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Niles West will host Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Wolves surely won't give up without a fight. As for Deerfield, they will be playing at home against Maine South at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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