Blue Island Eisenhower hit Thornwood with a four-run fifth inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Thunderbirds took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cardinals. Thunderbirds fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Cardinals since on Saturday.
Derrion Howard
| 04/11/25 @ Thornton | 8 |
| 04/28/25 vs Rich Township | 6 |
| 04/14/25 @ Kankakee | 5 |
| 04/23/25 @ Argo | 4 |
| 05/24/25 vs Blue Island Eisenhower | 3 |
| + 7 more games |
Derrion Howard was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. He has become a key player for Thornwood: the team is 6-3 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 6-11 otherwise.
Thornwood dropped their record down to 12-14 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Blue Island Eisenhower, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-22.
Thornwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Blue Island Eisenhower, they will be playing at home against Rich Township at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raptors have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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