If Willowbrook was feeling good off their 8-1 takedown of Hinsdale Central last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Willowbrook Warriors fell just short of the Addison Trail Blazers by a score of 3-2 on Monday. Willowbrook was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Addison Trail apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Dylan Jenkins was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk).
On Addison Trail's side, Rafael Valdez tossed a big game, striking out 11 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Valdez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Matt Garcia was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Adrian Hernandez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Willowbrook has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-6-2 record this season. As for Addison Trail, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 10-3.
While Willowbrook had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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