For the second straight game, Crete-Monee will face off against Thornton. The Warriors will face off against the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Crete-Monee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Crete-Monee made easy work of Thornton and carried off an 11-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Tyler Burnett
| 04/21/25 vs Thornton | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Kankakee | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Hubbard | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Bloom | 1 |
| 04/12/25 @ Kankakee | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Tyler Burnett made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He has become a key player for Crete-Monee: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 6-7 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Garrett Jemilo looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Timothy Gaddis, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Christopher Schubbe, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Crete-Monee was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Crete-Monee has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Thornton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5-1.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Crete-Monee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Thornton struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
