Game 1: 1-Black vs. 3-Maroon

Leo Demetriou (2029 OF, Chicago, IL) jumped on the first pitch and sent it into center field for a triple. Displayed a level path with the hands working inside the baseball to drive it with authority.

John Blazer (2029 RHP, Strongsville, OH) turned on a pitch and barreled a double down the left-field line. Made good use of the lower half, getting the bat head out front with a direct path to the ball.

Jackson Edwards (2028 C, Peosta, IA) delivered an RBI triple into right field. Worked from an athletic setup with an easy swing and the ability to create quality contact.

Devon Hester (2029 3B, Chicago, IL) drove a fastball down the right-field line for a triple. Displayed good rhythm, letting the ball travel before driving it the other way.

Game 2: 1-Black vs. 2-Columbia Blue

Maxwell Aziaka (2028 OF, South Elgin, IL) sent a triple into right field. Operated from a balanced setup with good rhythm, a controlled load, and a smooth swing through contact.

Marc Decarlo (2029 C, Crest Hill, IL) drove a double to right field. Displayed solid barrel accuracy and the ability to do some damage.

Luke Torrance (2028 3B, Aurora, IL) collected two hits, drove in a run, and stole two bases. Also struck out three over three one-hit innings, running the fastball up to 87 with a quick, loose arm. Mixed in a sweeping low-to-mid-70s slider that generated ground balls and missed bats.

Ethan Gonzalez (2027 C, Willow Springs, IL) collected two hits and stole a base. Battled deep into counts and displayed good bat control, strike-zone awareness, and a disciplined approach.

David Muller (2029 3B, McHenry, IL) drove a double to right field. Displayed easy rhythm with a level path through contact.

Game 3: 2-Columbia Blue vs. 3-Maroon

Anderson Axe (2028 1B, Farmington Hills, MI) attacked the first pitch and drove a double into right-center field. Displayed a short, direct path with some strength and impact off the barrel.

Gavin Haurum (2028 RHP, Prairie Grove, IL) barreled a double into left field before stealing a base. Displayed barrel accuracy and instincts on the basepaths.

David Muller (2029 3B, McHenry, IL) struck out two over two innings on the mound. Ran the fastball up to 86 with good life and jump while mixing in a low-70s sweeping slider and a changeup with fade.

James Wasson (2027 RHP, Hinsdale, IL) struck out four over two innings while running a lively fastball up to 90 with arm-side run through the zone. Worked from a lower three-quarter slot with quick, whippy arm action while mixing in a low-70s sweeping slider and a changeup up to 80 with vertical depth.

Christian Wheeler (2029 C, Chicago, IL) drove a fastball into center field for a double. Displayed solid contact with a middle-of-the-field approach.