For the second straight game, Bloom will face off against Thornton. The Blazing Trojan will challenge the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bloom is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Bloom took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 17-7 margin over Thornton. The high-scoring effort was just what the Blazing Trojan needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Mateo Munoz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. He has become a key player for Bloom: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 8-12 otherwise.
Heladio Hernandez
| 05/14/25 vs Thornton | 4 |
| 04/21/25 vs Thornridge | 3 |
| 05/09/25 @ Momence | 2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Kankakee | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Thornridge | 2 |
In other batting news, Bloom let Heladio Hernandez and Kamari Dawkins run wild. Hernandez went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Dawkins went 2-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four runs gave Hernandez a new career-high. D'Majae Montgomery was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Bloom kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 10-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Bloom's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-12. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.8 runs over those games. As for Thornton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13-1 record this season.
Thornton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bloom hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. It's a different story for Thornton, though, as they've only averaged .258. Will they be able to contain Bloom's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
