There's no place like home for Vernon Hills, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Maine West Warriors on Thursday by a score of 5-4 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Trevor Todd was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
Cougars
| 05/15/25 vs Maine West | 38.1% |
| 04/22/25 vs Maine East | 35.7% |
| 04/21/25 @ Maine East | 35.1% |
| 04/24/25 @ Maine East | 30.3% |
| 03/24/25 vs Marion | 29.4% |
Vernon Hills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Vernon Hills' win bumped their record up to 10-20. As for Maine West, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-19 record this season.
Vernon Hills wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, an 11-1 loss against Antioch on the 17th. As for Maine West, they have also already played their next contest, a 12-10 defeat against Payton College Prep on the 17th.
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