Stellar pitching helps Saukees regain their footing, end Mustangs’ win streak

By Muddy River Sports | April 21, 2024
Pittsfield baseball coach Zach Ferguson talks to his players on the mound during Saturday's game against Mendon Unity in Pittsfield, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Mired in a midseason slump, the Pittsfield baseball team needed a turn-things-around moment. Ending Mendon Unity’s 13-game win streak may be it. Two Saukees combined to limit the Mustangs to two hits, and a five-run fifth inning helped propel Pittsfield to a 9-0 victory Saturday. The Saukees had lost three of their…

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Pennock tosses no-hitter as Saukees sweep doubleheader from Warriors

By Muddy River Sports | March 31, 2024
Pittsfield right-hander Justin Pennock warms up between innings during Saturday's game against Calhoun in Pittsfield, Ill. Pennock tossed a no-hitter in the 1-0 victory. | Photo courtesy Jack Hull

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Justin Pennock wasn’t overly confident he have unhittable control as he warmed up Saturday morning. “Honestly, not really,” said Pennock, a senior right-hander on the Pittsfield baseball team. “I was still a little bit sore. I thought if I hit spots I’d be all right.” He hardly missed one. Pennock faced just…

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