Leyden was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Willowbrook Warriors by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Leyden of the 10-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Wednesday.
For Willowbrook's part, Ryan Adamczyzk tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jake Bonino, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Ryan Knebel was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Leyden's defeat dropped their record down to 9-21. As for Willowbrook, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a massive bump to their 22-9-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leyden will face off against Proviso West at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Willowbrook, they will head out on the road to take on Lincoln-Way West at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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