Sycamore hadn't done well against Lakota West recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Aviators came out on top against the Firebirds by a score of 7-2. This was payback for the Aviators, who suffered a 2-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ty Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits.
At the plate, Brodie Mays was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Ried Rowland was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.

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| 04/06/26 - Home | 7-2 W |
| 05/08/25 - Home | 1-2 L |
| 05/05/25 - Away | 0-5 L |
| 04/22/24 - Away | 3-4 L |
| 04/25/23 - Away | 0-10 L |
| + 5 more games |
Sycamore now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Lakota West, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Sycamore will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Firebirds: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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