Thornton Fractional South scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Thornton Fractional North Meteors with a sharp 22-13 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Thornton Fractional South as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jaila Martinez and Isabella Sphere made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Martinez tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Sphere struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. At bat, Martinez scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Sphere went 1-for-6 with four RBI and a triple.
In other batting news, Thornton Fractional South got a massive performance out of Yulissa Macudzinski, who went 5-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Rebekah Whitfield, who scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
On Thornton Fractional North's side, Jimena Jimenez and Janiah Alphonse stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jimenez went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Alphonse scored four runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Christiana Spears, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Thornton Fractional South's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Thornton Fractional North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Thornton Fractional South will challenge Homewood-Flossmoor at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Homewood-Flossmoor is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Thornton Fractional North, they will head out on the road to square off against Richards at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Richards' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Thornton Fractional North's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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