Johnsburg is on a ten-game streak of home wins, while Grant Community is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Skyhawks will host the Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Johnsburg 3.3, Grant Community 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, Johnsburg had just enough and edged out Woodstock North 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Skyhawks have posted against the Thunder since May 5, 2022.
Peyton Mesce
| 04/16/25 vs Woodstock North | 6 |
| 04/09/25 vs Richmond-Burton | 4 |
| 04/04/25 vs North Boone | 5 |
| 03/26/25 vs Winnebago | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Central | 7 |
Peyton Mesce tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March.
On the hitting side, Johnsburg's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jack Thompson, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI Thompson has posted since back in March. Another was Tayden Pinkowski, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Grant Community got the win against Burlington on Monday by a conclusive 8-2. Considering the Bulldogs have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Johnsburg's win bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Grant Community, their victory bumped their record up to 9-3.
Johnsburg might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Grant Community when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Skyhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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