Thornridge is 0-4 against Crete-Monee since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Thornridge Falcons will look to defend their home field against the Crete-Monee Warriors at 4:30 p.m.
Thornridge is is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 31st straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They lost 17-1 to Thornwood.
Meanwhile, Crete-Monee put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They put the hurt on Rich Township with a sharp 13-3 win. The victory was nothing new for Crete-Monee as they're now sitting on four straight.
Janelle Simpson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Simpson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Simpson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Crete-Monee let Taleeana Ramirez and Skylar Welcome loose on the outfield. Ramirez scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Welcome scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Ramirez has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Isla McClure was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Thornridge's loss dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Crete-Monee, they pushed their record up to 10-12 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Thornridge suffered a grim 18-1 defeat to Crete-Monee in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Thornridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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