8/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
Game 1:
Aj Knizner (2027, Oswego, IL) spun 3 scoreless innings striking out 5. Running the fastball (2156 RPM) up to 84 with arm-side run. Mixed a curveball (2104 RPM) with 11-5 depth. Mixed in a change-up in the upper- 70s with arm-side fade.
John Blazer (2029, Strongsville, OH) worked 3 clean innings punching out 5. Worked with a fastball (2450 RPM) up to 86 good ASR and some life to it. Showed feel to spin a slider (2134 RPM) with 11-5 shape. Added to it with an RBI single into LF.
Ritchie Martinez (2028, Joliet, IL) 2 knocks in this one. Lined a triple into the backside gap. Stays inside it well using a compact operation to it. RHH shows solid bat-to-ball skills and hands that work direct.
Luke Torrance (2028, Aurora, IL) with 2 hits in game 1. Stays compact to contact with a flatter bat plane. Stays in the lower half well and shows some whip in the barrel. Creates leverage in the move.
Game 2:
Anderson Axe (2028, Farmington Hills, MI) lined a double into LF. Stays in the back hip and whips the barrel through the zone. Direct path to it before getting extended. Present strength in the lower half.
Kale Schneider (2027, Lodi, WI) was all over the barrel sending 2 triples in this one. Compact move that stays inside it well. Smooth stroke from the Right-handed hitter. Present bat-to-ball skills.
Gavin Haurum (2028, Prairie Grove, IL) with 2 hits in this one. Works from a wide base and pulls the hands in tight to the body. Stays compact to contact with a flatter bat plane. Great barrel accuracy.
Jake Kruiswyk (2029, Plainfield, IL) swung it well adding 2 knocks here. Short move to it that works uphill through contact. Toe taps into an athletic hitter's position. Good balance throughout the move.
Ricky Leukhardt (2028, Lake Villa, IL) added 2 knocks in this game. Short to it and long through it. Matches plane well and gets extended. Connected move with solid rhythm in the stroke.
Game 3:
David Muller (2029, McHenry, IL) swung it well in this one adding a double. Short move to it and lets the hands work direct to it. Feel to catch it out front before getting extended through the move.
Ricky Leukhardt (2028, Lake Villa, IL) worked 3 scoreless innings on the mound. Running the fastball (2248 RPM) up to 89. Mixed a mid-70’s slider (2261 RPM) showed solid depth and bite. Mixed a high-70s changeup. Loose arm with some whip.