<p>Brady Buenik's teammates stepped up for him, and he returned the favor Friday night.</p><p>Buenik pitched three-hit ball over 6 2/3 innings as Libertyville moved closer to a second straight Class 4A state title with a 3-1 win over Mount Carmel at Slammers Stadium in Joliet.</p><p>The Wildcats (30-10-1) will play Maine South (26-15) in the 4A final at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The IHSA flipped the 4A game times to avoid possible weather issues.</p><p>Buenik, a 6-4 right-hander committed to Tennessee, hit a personal-best 98 mph on his fastball during a bullpen session earlier in the week.