Rich Township dropped their record down to 6-10 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Thornwood Thunderbirds, falling 21-2. The Raptors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunderbirds apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Thornwood, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-4. Considering they have won 11 matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Thornwood's part, Milan Crain made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave Crain a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Mykyla Jones was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases and four runs. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Akira Jones was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Looking ahead, Rich Township will square off against Illinois Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thornwood will be paying especially close attention to the Raptors' game: after the Raptors face off against the Chargers, they'll take on Thornwood again at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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