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Batting Practice will take place at the Go Pro Sports Dome in Shorewood, IL. It is about a 30 minute drive from Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex. The address is below.

14285 County Line Rd., Shorewood, IL 60404
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6-Orange vs. 7-Royal Game Highlights

8/16/2026

Judah Pupillo (2030, Munster, IN) swung it well today adding two triples. Shows a wide base with high-hands. Feel to catch it out front and get extended. Solid rhythm in the stroke from the right-handed hitter.

Lucas Laciak (2030, Porter, IN) started off the game by lining a pull-side double. Works from a closed stance staying in the lower-half well. Hands work a direct path to it before getting extended through contact.

Liam Gilley (2030, New Lenox, IL) worked 2 scoreless innings on the mound striking out 3 batters. Worked the fastball (2095 RPM) up to 77 showing some life through the zone. Flipped in a curveball (1764 RPM) in the mid-60s showed developing 11-5 shape. Mixed a changeup in the low-70s with some depth. Longer arm-action working over the top. Gets downhill working down the mound.

Easton Shields (2030, Valparaiso, IN) pitched 2 clean innings punching out 4 in the outing. Fastball (1926 RPM) was up to 76 and showed some run to it. Mixed a curveball (1781 RPM) mid-60s that showed 11-5 shape. Flashed a changeup in the upper-60s with some depth. Works from a high ¾ slot and release. Good mover down the slope. Showed a longer arm-action.
6-Orange vs. 7-Royal Game Highlights

8/15/2026

Gavin Williams (2030 OF, Chicago, IL) collected four hits and drove in a run. Displayed good speed and aggressiveness on the basepaths with good actions in the field.

Lucas Laciak (2030 SS, Porter, IN) had a good day at the plate, collecting four hits. Connected for a double while displaying solid contact at the plate. Also delivered three scoreless innings on the mound.

Luke Essary (2030 SS, Hawthorn Woods, IL) collected a pair of hits, sending both triples into the gaps with authority. Displayed good rhythm and a mature approach in the box.

Jackson Martin (2030 OF, Clarendon Hills, IL) sent a ball over the center fielder’s head for a triple. Middle-of-the-field approach. Projectable frame with room to add strength.

Declan Steinmetz (2030 OF, Palos Park, IL) found the barrel and collected a pair of hits that included a triple. Displayed a short and compact swing with a solid approach at the plate.

Easton Shields (2030 MIF, Valparaiso, IN) collected a pair of hits and drove in two runs. Displayed quick hands turning on a pitch, sending it into the left-center field gap for a triple.

Shane Murphy (2030 C, Algonquin) swung it well, recording two hits that included a double. Displayed good rhythm and separation in the load with strength in the bat.

Batting Practice Highlights

8/15/2026

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.