Thornton Fractional North was forced to take a big defeat against they on Monday, they got the better of them on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-10 victory over the Hillcrest Hawks. The win was some much needed relief for the Meteors as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Jermaine Henley
| 05/22/25 vs Hillcrest | 2 |
| 04/26/25 vs Rauner | 2 |
| 04/26/25 vs Rauner | 2 |
| 05/19/25 @ Hillcrest | 1 |
| 05/16/25 @ East Chicago Central | 1 |
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Jermaine Henley was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Thornton Fractional North: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-25 otherwise. Royal McClinton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Thornton Fractional North was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .531. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Thornton Fractional North's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-17 and their overall record up to 6-25. As for Hillcrest, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-23 record this season.
Thornton Fractional North will square off against East Chicago Central at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hillcrest, they will challenge ACERO Garcia at 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
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