For the second straight game, Berwyn/Cicero Morton will face off against Willowbrook. The Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Berwyn/Cicero Morton has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Willowbrook will arrive with eight straight victories.
On Tuesday, Berwyn/Cicero Morton didn't have quite enough to beat Willowbrook and fell 5-4.
For Willowbrook's part, they got a great performance from Bobby Biggs as he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Biggs has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Vinny Ippolito was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Alec Ramey was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
Willowbrook kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive matches.
Willowbrook pushed their record up to 20-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Berwyn/Cicero Morton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-20.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Berwyn/Cicero Morton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Willowbrook struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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