Crete-Monee Offense Explodes for 23 Runs in Road Win Over Thornton
The Crete-Monee varsity softball team opened their multi-game conference series against Thornton with a resounding 23-2 road victory on Monday, April 20, 2026. Capitalizing on a relentless offensive attack and flawless defense, Crete-Monee set the tone early to secure the decisive win.
The offense was virtually unstoppable from the first pitch, tallying 23 hits over the four-inning contest. Crete-Monee effectively put the game out of reach in the opening frame, batting around to score 13 runs. They followed up with a six-run second inning, ensuring the game would end early via the run rule. Defensively, Crete-Monee played a pristine game, committing zero errors behind their pitching staff, while taking full advantage of five fielding miscues by Thornton.
Game Summary
Score by Innings
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
| Crete-Monee | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Thornton | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Scoring Drives
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First Inning: Crete-Monee commands the game early, bringing 13 runs across the plate.
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Second Inning: Crete-Monee adds 6 runs to extend their lead; Thornton gets on the board with 1 run.
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Third Inning: Crete-Monee tacks on 3 runs; Thornton answers with 1 run.
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Fourth Inning: Crete-Monee caps the game’s offense with 1 final run.
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