Blazing Trojan
| 04/24/25 vs Thornridge | 20 |
| 04/21/25 vs Thornridge | 16 |
| 04/23/25 @ Thornridge | 15 |
| 04/14/25 vs Crete-Monee | 15 |
| 03/29/25 vs Argo | 15 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bloom). They were the clear victors by a 20-2 margin over the Thornridge Falcons on Thursday. Winning may never get old, but the Blazing Trojan sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
D'Majae Montgomery made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Bloom's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-9 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Christian Mendoza was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Bloom is undefeated when Mendoza posts two or more runs, but 4-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Heladio Hernandez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Bloom was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .552. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .348 or higher in four consecutive matches.
Bloom's record is now 8-9. As for Thornridge, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the loss, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bloom will take on Blue Island Eisenhower at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Blazing Trojan are facing the Cardinals at the right time seeing as the Cardinals are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Thornridge, they will challenge Thornton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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