McHenry experienced some drama in the top of the seventh against Burlington Central, but freshman Kaden Wasniewski got out of the jam for a 6-4 victory in Fox Valley Conference baseball.
Huntley has long tried to play baseball by leaning on strong pitching and defense. Still, Huntley’s pitching and defense have been remarkable. The Red Raiders are allowing only two runs a game. And info on Marengo, Burlington Central and more in this week's baseball notes.
There was plenty of intense drama, but no outcome as Cary-Grove and Jacobs battled through nine innings only to be stopped by darkness Wednesday tied at 6-6. They will try Thursday to finish their FVC baseball game.
Jacobs faces Cary-Grove in a Fox Valley Conference baseball game on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Cary-Grove High School. The game was stopped for darkness after the 9th inning with the score tied 6-6.
Michael Person struck out eight batters and only allowed one hit in Burlington Central's 3-0 victory over Crystal Lake Central on Wednesday.
Prairie Ridge catcher Vic Flores estimated the time between pitches has shrunk by 5 or 8 seconds thanks to the electronic communications between catchers and pitching coaches that is now allowed for high school baseball teams.
Burlington Central's AJ Payton had a grand slam and eight RBIs as the Rockets beat Crystal Lake South 13-3 in five innings in their Fox Valley Conference game on Friday.
Crystal Lake South faces Burlington Central in a Fox Valley Conference baseball game on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Burlington Central High School.
Huntley backed starter Malachi Paplanus with its best offensive showing of the season for an 11-1 victory over Jacobs in their Fox Valley Conference baseball game on Wednesday.