Addison Trail won against Proviso East last Thursday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Blazers blew past the Pirates 12-5. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last three times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Jordan Ciezobka was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has become a key player for Addison Trail: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most two hits, but 3-5 otherwise. Ciezobka was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Robert Morales tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
Jonathon Valdez
| 04/11/25 vs Proviso East | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Proviso East | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Proviso East | 1 |
| 04/03/25 vs Fenton | 1 |
| 04/02/25 @ Glenbard South | 1 |
Back at the plate, Jonathon Valdez was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Matt Garcia also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Addison Trail pushed their record up to 5-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Proviso East, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Addison Trail will face off against Glenbard West at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Blazers are facing the Hilltoppers at the right time seeing as the Hilltoppers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Proviso East, they will square off against Lyons at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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