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.

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.

Maxwell Aziaka (2028 OF, South Elgin, IL) turned in a solid round of batting practice, producing loud contact with a controlled barrel. Worked from a balanced setup with good rhythm, staying through the zone on a direct path to produce line drives in the round.

Marc Decarlo (2029 C, New Lenox, IL) displayed a compact stroke and solid bat speed, generating loft while driving the baseball with authority. Works from a narrow, upright setup with a small leg trigger and quality rhythm in the load.

Daniel Houston (2027 1B, Mokena, IL) showcased present strength and impact during a productive round. Displayed quick hands with a direct, level path to the baseball, producing line-drives throughout the round.

Jacob Heier Jr (2029 SS, Ortonville, MI) produced quality contact, staying on time and driving the ball with authority. Works from an even setup with a controlled load, creating good separation with a compact bat path and good extension through the zone.

Finnley Gregoire (2027 OF, Plainfield, IL) flashed quick hands and present strength, getting the barrel out front to produce hard contact. Worked from a slightly open setup with high hands, a high leg lift, and rhythm in the box.

Devon Hester (2029 3B, Chicago, IL) displayed quick hands and bat speed, creating impact up the middle and pull side. Operates from a slightly upright, open stance with a small waggle and double toe tap before firing the barrel through the zone.

Aydin Gundogdu (2028 SS, Palos Heights, IL) put together a strong round, trusted the hands with good bat speed and quality extension through contact. Worked from a balanced setup with a controlled load and quiet head, creating separation while remaining compact through the zone.

Logan Hadsall (2028 3B, Stanford, IL) put together a solid round with a simple, repeatable swing. Started from a wide base, displayed quick hands, and created solid separation in the load while maintaining a flat path through the zone.

Brenden Paige (2028 1B, Lisle, IL) displayed quick hands and some strength in the round, generated loft, and made quality contact. Worked from a narrow setup, kept his weight back, and displayed easy rhythm in the box with bat whip.

Andrew (AJ) Windle (2028 RHP, Elburn, IL) displayed quick hands and a level path during a quality round to produce hard contact. Works from an even stance with a balanced setup and good posture. Maintained a quiet front side with good extension through contact.

Luke Essary (2030 SS, Hawthorn Woods, IL) displayed good rhythm in the box and produced a solid contact in the round. Worked from an even, upright stance with a double tap stride, keeping the bat head through the zone and landing strong on the front side.

Jackson Martin (2030 OF, Clarendon Hills, IL) showed quick hands and a compact stroke, producing solid contact while staying through the zone. Worked from a narrow, upright setup with rhythm in the load and good posture in the swing.

Lucien Vachon (2031 SS, Elmhurst, IL) displayed a compact swing with solid barrel control. Worked from a balanced setup with rhythm, made good use of the lower half, loading into the back hip while staying in his legs.

Levi Bush (2030 OF, Plainfield, IL) displayed a smooth swing with some bat whip. Operates from an open stance with a small leg trigger, landing soft on the front side and maintaining a quiet head at contact. Peppered line drives throughout.

Maverick Barth (2030 OF, Chatham, IL) displayed a level path and solid feel for the barrel from both sides of the plate. The switch-hitter operates with a balanced setup, medium leg trigger, and landed strong on the front side through contact.  

Patrick Wilson (2031 3B, Moline, IL) turned in a strong round, staying on time and under control, sending line drives up the middle. Worked from a wide, balanced base with quick hands and a compact swing through the zone.

William Harvey (2030 RHP, Plainfield, IL) displayed a direct, level path through the zone, getting the barrel out front to produce quality contact. Operates from an athletic setup with a small leg trigger and rhythm in the box.