For the second straight game, Geneva will face off against Glenbard North. The Vikings will head out on the road to square off against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Geneva is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Geneva had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Glenbard North on Saturday. The Vikings put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 8-2 victory. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won seven in a row.
Mason Bruesch
| 04/26/25 vs Glenbard North | 10 |
| 04/08/25 @ South Elgin | 5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Bullitt Central | 5 |
| 03/26/25 @ Glenbard West | 5 |
| 04/21/25 @ Lake Park | 4 |
Mason Bruesch made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nelson Wendell, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Michael Toole was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
Geneva pushed their record up to 15-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Glenbard North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
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