For the second straight game, Thornton will face off against Crete-Monee. The Wildcats will head out to challenge the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Thornton has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thornton fell victim to Crete-Monee and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 15-0 to the Warriors. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Crete-Monee's part, Christopher Schubbe looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Bren Milburn and Timothy Gaddis did most of the damage at the plate: Milburn earned one RBI, three runs, and five stolen bases, while Gaddis went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those five stolen bases gave Milburn a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Anthony Monegan, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Crete-Monee hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thornton struck out ten times.
Crete-Monee is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Thornton, they now have a losing record of 5-6-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thornton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Crete-Monee struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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