Marengo's Michael Kirchhoff nearly threw back-to-back no-hitters and finished with a one-hitter in an 8-2 win over Richmond-Burton in Kishwaukee River Conference play.
Richmond-Burton faces Marengo in a Kishwaukee River Conference baseball game on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Marengo High School.
McHenry sent 13 batters to the plate in an eight-run second inning while starting pitcher Bryson Elbrecht held Crystal Lake Central's offense in check for an 8-1 Fox Valley Conference victory Wednesday.
Hampshire lefthander Jack Schane was on top of his game, firing a one-hitter at Cary-Grove for a 2-0 Fox Valley Conference baseball victory on Wednesday.
Huntley faces Hampshire in a Fox Valley Conference baseball game on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Hampshire High School.
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.