For the second straight game, Thornwood will face off against Kankakee. The Thunderbirds will head out to face off against the Kays at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Thornwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
While Thornwood's win against Kankakee wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Thunderbirds narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Kays 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Thunderbirds.
For Kankakee's part, Byron Wills put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit while striking out nine over 5.1 innings pitched. Wills has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Kankakee's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-8 when he doesn't).
Wills wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Parker Zubrys, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That stolen base was Zubrys' first of the season.
Kankakee is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9. As for Thornwood, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Kankakee's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Thornwood has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. It's a different story for Kankakee, though, as they've only averaged .339. Will they be able to contain Thornwood's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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