Neuqua Valley scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 12-5 margin over the Oswego East Wolves. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Paul Feret and Matt Knapczyk did most of the damage at the plate: Feret went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Knapczyk scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Peter Pipikios was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Oswego East's side, Jackson Petsche made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Derek Kubek, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Oswego East didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Neuqua Valley and bumps their season record up to 6-7. As for Oswego East, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neuqua Valley will take on Naperville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Oswego East, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Minooka at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Minooka's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Oswego East's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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