For the second straight game, Niles West will face off against Maine East. The Wolves are taking a road trip to challenge the Blue Demons at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.
Niles West's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Maine East with a sharp 7-0 win. The Wolves haven't had any issues with the Blue Demons recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Not much got past Teddy Schroeder, who gave up just two hits and racked up seven Ks to keep Maine East off the board. Schroeder has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Lucas Som
| 05/06/25 vs Maine East | 5 |
| 04/15/25 @ Maine West | 3 |
| 04/26/25 @ Deerfield | 2 |
| 05/05/25 @ Maine East | 1 |
| 05/01/25 @ Vernon Hills | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lucas Som, who went 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Christian Guzman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Niles West kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Niles West's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-14. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Maine East, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-17.
Niles West's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Wolves have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Maine East, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Niles West continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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