The Blue Thunder won both games of the doubleheader to win the Bourbonnais tournament championship. The team rebounded after an early deficit to defeat the New Lenox Rebels 12-10. After trailing early in the second game of the twin bill, the Blue Thunder went on to beat the Orland Park Red (11U) by a score of 9-5.
Grant Lewis was awarded the game ball for his outstanding pitching in the game against the Orland Park Red. Grant pitched four strong innings and kept our team in the game. He also hammered a double to deep centerfield early in the game.
Jimmy Smith was recognized with the tournament's MVP. Jimmy contributed offensively in all three games and had three consecutive hits in the final game of the tournament. He ran the bases aggressively and scored the lead run against New Lenox with a delayed steal of home plate. He also pitched effectively for three plus innings against New Lenox in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. Unfortunately, Jimmy has played his last game with the Blue Thunder. He occupied an "alternate" roster spot on this team and that spot is no longer be available for the Orland Park tournament.
All of our players contributed with either a timely hit or a key defensive play during the games on Sunday. It was good to see the offense generating some runs after such a long drought!
2011 Chicagoland Tournament Champions & 2011 Lombard Tournament Champions!
