Blackhawks
| 04/11/25 @ Aurora East | 16 |
| 05/13/25 vs Elgin | 12 |
| 05/03/25 @ Bolingbrook | 12 |
| 04/22/25 @ Bartlett | 11 |
| 04/08/25 vs Aurora East | 11 |
After losing to Schaumburg the last time they met, West Aurora decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Blackhawks were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over the Saxons on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Blackhawks, who have now won 15 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Cooper Matheny tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
At the plate, Zach Toma was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Oscar Alexander Jr., who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
West Aurora kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matches.
West Aurora pushed their record up to 24-5 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Schaumburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-22 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Aurora will take on Larkin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Royals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.43 runs per game on average), something the Blackhawks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Schaumburg, they will challenge Prospect at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Saxons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.
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