Thornridge extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 34 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-15 in the process. They lost 17-0 to the Thornwood Thunderbirds. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Thunderbirds this season, with their most recent loss being a 20-4 defeat on Wednesday.
As for Thornwood, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-6. The result was nothing new for the Thunderbirds, who have now won 17 matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Thornwood's part, Milan Crain made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Crain has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-2. That's the most home runs she has posted over her last ten games.
In other batting news, Thornwood got a massive performance out of Ashley Phillips, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases Phillips has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Jones, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thornridge will square off against Crete-Monee at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Thornwood, they will venture away from home to face off against Bloom at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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