If Leyden was riding high off their 16-2 takedown of Proviso East last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Leyden Eagles fell 12-9 to the Berwyn/Cicero Morton Mustangs on Wednesday. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for one run.
Drelyn Jones was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Sammy Calderon Jr. was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run.
Leyden's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Berwyn/Cicero Morton, their win bumped their record up to 3-10.
Leyden will be playing at home against Proviso East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Proviso East hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse. As for Berwyn/Cicero Morton, they will head out on the road to face off against Addison Trail at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Addison Trail's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Berwyn/Cicero Morton has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
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