After two games of feeling the brunt of Naperville North’s strong offense, Wheaton North got just what it needed from Zach Colangelo, who pitched a two-hit shutout Monday afternoon. He struck out seven in the complete-game 2-0 victory for the Falcons (7-15, 3-9).
It was the third of three straight games against Naperville North. In the first on Friday, Wheaton North jumped out to a one-run lead in the first. But Naperville North responded by scoring in every remaining inning, ending up with 12 runs and 14 hits en route to a 12-3 victory. Naperville North’s bats stayed hot on Saturday, as the team scored three runs in the second and eventually cruised to an 11-1 victory.
But in Monday’s game, Colangelo kept the Huskies off balance with a strong change-up and was able to pitch out of very limited trouble. It was the second straight shutout for Colangelo, who kept Naperville Central scoreless last Tuesday in a three-hitter for the Falcon’s first DuPage Valley Conference win this year.
The offense provided just enough to give Colangelo a small cushion. In the top of the third, Wheaton North got back-to-back doubles from second baseman Kevin Wong and shortstop Charles Robin to score the first run of the game. In the fifth, the Falcons played small ball, with a bunt single, a bunt that moved the runner to second and a single to right by Robin that scored the run and gave the Falcons a 2-0 lead. Colangelo did the rest to help the Falcons pick up their third conference win of the season.
Wheaton Warrenville South 3, Glenbard North 2
At the top of the DuPage Valley Conference on Monday, Wheaton Warrenville South (11-12, 9-3) defeated Glenbard North on the road to move into a tie for first place in the conference. The Tigers’ Austin Polezoes held the Panthers to only three hits in his complete game victory. For Wheaton Warrenville South, Ben Flores and Justin Kelly led the team with two hits each. For Glenbard North (15-7. 9-3), Sam Ledbetter and Zach Heck each had an RBI.
Glenbard West 8, York 2
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In the West Suburban League, Glenbard West defeated York 8-2 thanks to a five-run 7th inning for the Hilltoppers (12-11, 5-7). Pitcher Sam Kaske got the win for Glenbard West, while Billy Becker, Arno Curtis and Will Simoneit each had 2 RBIs in the victory.
Wheaton Academy 11, Fenton 1
The Wheaton Academy Warriors (16-6, 10-2) cruised to a Metro Suburban Conference victory over Fenton on Monday 11-1 after a seven-run 5th inning. Wheaton Academy pitcher Jake Lindstedt got the win by striking out six and walking none through five innings. Chris Johnson homered for the Warriors.
Jeff Banowetz is a freelance reporter for the baiduhai.