Bloom waltzed into their game on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Thornton Wildcats as they made off with a 17-3 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Blazing Trojan also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Dan Williams
| 04/01/25 vs Bremen | 6 |
| 04/30/25 @ Kankakee | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Rich Township | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ Joliet Central | 3 |
| 04/26/25 @ Blue Island Eisenhower | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Dan Williams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Bloom is 5-2 when he allows at most two walks, but 8-9 otherwise. Williams was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Bloom got a great performance from Trevion Franklin as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Franklin has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Mateo Munoz was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Bloom's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 8-11 when he doesn't). Christian Mendoza was another key player, going 2-for-5 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Bloom was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Bloom's record now sits at 13-11. As for Thornton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12-1 record this season.
Bloom will challenge Andrew at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thornton will be paying especially close attention to the Blazing Trojan's game: after the Blazing Trojan face off against the Thunderbolts, they'll take on Thornton again at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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