Thornridge extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 4-13. They lost 25-5 to the Thornwood Thunderbirds. If the Falcons were looking for revenge after losing 17-0 to the Thunderbirds when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Thornwood, their win bumped their record up to 11-2. The result was nothing new for the Thunderbirds, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Thornwood's part, Meyah Jefferson and Milan Crain did most of the damage at the plate: Jefferson went 2-for-3 with six stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI, while Crain went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Those six stolen bases gave Jefferson a new career-high. Cherish Pitts was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Thornwood will head out to challenge Kankakee at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Kays will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Thunderbirds surely won't give up without a fight. Thornridge will be paying especially close attention to Thornwood's matchup: after Thornwood faces off against Kankakee, they'll take on Thornridge again at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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