For the second straight game, Thornwood will face off against Crete-Monee. The Thunderbirds will host the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Thornwood knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully Crete-Monee likes a good challenge.
Thornwood lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Crete-Monee, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's matchup. The Thunderbirds were the clear victors by a 19-10 margin over the Warriors on Wednesday. The Thunderbirds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 games by nine runs or more this season.
For Crete-Monee's part, Kaylee Slattery spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on five hits and racked up 15 Ks. Slattery has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ariana Kovacs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Taleeana Ramirez was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Thornwood has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 21.3 runs over those games. As for Crete-Monee, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-12.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Thornwood hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .448. However, it's not like Crete-Monee struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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