While Crete-Monee put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Thornton. The Crete-Monee Warriors put the hurt on the Thornton Wildcats with a sharp 13-0 win. Winning may never get old, but Crete-Monee sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Vontrez Banks made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Banks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Dylan Dee looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Crete-Monee got a massive performance out of Samuel McCandless, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kyle Richardson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Crete-Monee's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Thornton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-3.
Crete-Monee will be playing in front of their home fans against Thornton Fractional South at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Thornton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Thornridge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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