Thornton Fractional South can bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Whiting Oilers a 10-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Red Wolves, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ryan Marnell was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Chris Rodriguez was another key player, earning two runs and three stolen bases.
Thornton Fractional South's victory bumped their record up to 5-17-1. As for Whiting, they dropped their record down to 1-12 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Thornton Fractional South will square off against Joliet Central at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Red Wolves are facing the Steelmen at the right time seeing as the Steelmen are stuck on a 16-game losing streak. As for Whiting, they will be playing at home against Illiana Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Oilers surely won't give up without a fight.
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