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34 | June 14, 2018 | The winnetka Current sports winnetkacurrent.com Loyola falls just short of final four, ends season in supers David Jaffe Freelance Reporter Even when things aren’t going well, the Loyola Academy baseball team doesn’t quit playing until the very last out. Despite no Ramblers reaching base through the first four-and-a-third innings and facing a six-run deficit, Loyola (23-10-1) fought back. They made things as tough as they could on Huntley during the Class 4A Schaumburg Super-Sectional closing the gap to three runs. But ultimately June 4 was Huntley’s day as it ended Loyola’s terrific season 8-4 at Boomers Stadium. Too many things went Huntley’s way. Whether it was Matt Rodriguez hitting for the cycle with RBIs during every hit or centerfielder Joey Petryniec making some fantastic catches or Red Raiders’ pitcher Elijah Paplanus being perfect facing the first 13 Loyola batters, there was too much to overcome. Huntley struck in the bottom of the first on Loyola’s Jake Novak slides safely into third base before the tag can be applied by Huntley’s Evan Tocmo during the teams’ super-sectional matchup June 4 in Schaumburg. Tracy Allen/22nd Century Media Rodriguez’s RBI single. But it was the third inning that put Loyola in a big hole as the Red Raiders scored four runs on Kamrin Hoffmann’s RBI double, an RBI triple from Rodriguez, an RBI single by Andrew Henkle and an RBI double from Jason Peters to make it 5-0. “That was probably the best offensive performance we’ve competed against this year,” Loyola coach Nick Bridich said. “They hit the ball hard and were able to get some extra base hits. They had a good combination of things going with how they were hitting the ball, their pitching early on and their defense making some great plays.” Rodriguez got his third RBI of the game in the fourth on a double extending his team’s advantage to 6-0. But Loyola finally got something going in the fifth, getting on the board on Dan Hrvojevic’s RBI single. Trey Torain then walked with the bases loaded cutting the deficit to 6-2. But with the bases loaded, Henry Haracz hit the ball deep to center where Petryniec made a tough catch to end the rally. Earlier in the game Petryniec made a catch despite colliding with his teammate in the outfield. “I thought that could have changed things,” Loyola’s Matt Raymond, who ended the perfect game bid with a double in the fifth, said. “It was hit deep and the outfield was playing us deeper the whole game. We were doing the opposite and they had some hits over us. When some guys aren’t playing well, others have stepped up for us the Please see baseball, 30 BRATSCHI PLUMBING 801 OAK STREET, WINNETKA www.bratschiinc.com 847.446.1421 S ERVING THE N ORTH S HORE S INCE 1937! Enjoy the cleanest water that stands the test of even the most discriminang families. WATER YOU CAN TRUST Lic. 055-004618
winnetkacurrent.com sports the winnetka current | June 14, 2018 | 35 Carlos Alvarez/22nd century Media 1st-and-3 TEAMS OF THE SPRING 1. Loyola boys lacrosse (above). The Ramblers won the first-ever IHSA boys lacrosse state title by defeating rival New Trier 7-2 June 2 in Hinsdale. With the win, the Ramblers avenged an earlier loss to the Trevians. 2. New Trier girls lacrosse. The Trevians took second in the first-ever IHSA girls lacrosse state tournament, dropping the title game to host Hinsdale Central June 2 in Hinsdale. 3. New Trier girls soccer. The Trevians advanced to the state title game for the fifth consecutive season, but dropped a penalty kick decision to Barrington for the second year in a row. New Trier’s Charlie Tilson ready to go back in his return with White Sox Michal Dwojak Contributing Sports Editor Charlie Tilson felt like a kid again. The Wilmette native went back in time when he ran onto the field of Guarantee Rate Field on May 24 for the first time in over a year. He saw the stadium’s scoreboard and other features as he and his White Sox teammates prepared to stretch, each detail bringing back childhood memories of playing baseball. Tilson had played with that child-like approach to the game before he tore his left hamstring and battled numerous other injuries that kept him away from the game he loves for over a year. Now, he’s ready to be back and feel like a kid again. “It was awesome,” Tilson said. “These guys have been so supportive. It’s been a long journey for me and I think that’s been one thing you fear as an injured player is how your teammates are going to look at you when you’re not on the field. ... To open the doors to that clubhouse and see so many smiling faces, it gives you butterflies.” Tilson’s journey back started in August 2016 when he initially tore his left hamstring in Detroit, in the first game of his “Once I felt like I had my legs back under me at the level that I needed to be at physically, I knew that when I conquered that, I would conquer the baseball aspect” —Charlie Tilson, New Trier graduate and Chicago White Sox outfielder on his road back to the Major Leagues after multiple injuries caused him to miss over a year. major-league career. The New Trier alumnus had successful surgery and his rehabilitation program was on schedule, but he wasn’t fully back when he needed to be. He battled a stress fracture in his right foot that delayed his return to the diamond and eventually cost him his 2017 season. Despite the obstacles, Tilson remained committed to his plan. He rejoined his teammates in Arizona for the spring and played in a few good games before being one of the first cuts and assigned to the White Sox Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte, which was part of the plan. “For me, it’s been rediscovering some of the feelings at the plate, trying to repeat them as much as possible,” Tilson said. “I’m in a great spot. My legs feel great and it’s great to be out here feeling like you have all you tools at play. That was the tough thing for me last year. I need my speed so bad to be effective in the game, to have it back and to feel good, it’s an incredible feeling.” After spending a year away from the game, Tilson wanted to return to the everyday grind he had missed in the lost year. His speed was something many scouts and the White Sox found so appealing. Tilson played in 39 games for the Charlotte Knights this spring where he batted .248, drove in 10 runners and stole seven bases. Knights manager Mark Grudzielanek helped Tilson throughout his minor-league career, which is why it seemed appropriate the manager told Tilson of his promotion to the White Sox. He’d battled different obstacles along the way, but once he got his legs back, he knew he was back to that same kid player. “Once I felt like I had my legs back under me at the level that I needed to be at physically, I knew that when I conquered that, I would conquer the baseball aspect,” Tilson said. “It’s an adjustment Charlie Tilson’s 2018 season at a glance* BA: .227 OPS: .505 AB: 44 H: 10 R: 3 RBI: 2 SB: 2 *Through June 11 missing a full year, but it’s an example of when I set my mind something that I can get it done. There were a lot of setbacks along the way, but when you keep chipping away at it, that’s baseball.” Tilson’s return to the clubhouse was business as usual. There were plenty of smiles waiting for him in the White Sox clubhouse, but he approached the game like he always had. Chicago traveled to Detroit the next day, forcing Tilson to go back to where his journey started. He had his first hit of the season and added a stolen base in the White Sox’ first game in Detroit, a perfect game to show that he was back. “For me it was a reminder for how far I’ve come,” Tilson reminisced. “I remember all those moments after I got hurt, coming back to the hotel, slowly realizing how long of a journey it was going to be. To be back there and be healthy, it was special.” Now the only challenge for Tilson is trying to help his team win. He’s adjusting to playing left field and trying to play small ball in the eighth spot of the batting order. Tilson’s batting .364 and has one RBI in six games as of June 1 and still has that one stolen base. “I just want to contribute as much as possible,” Tilson said. “It’s so fun winning games up here. Every day, you never know when you’re opportunity is going to call on you in the course of the game. You just have to be ready for it.” It’s a process, but Tilson is happy to be back where he thought he’d be: feeling like a kid again. Listen Up “That was probably the best offensive performance we’ve competed against this year.” Nick Bridich — LA baseball coach on Huntley’s offense. tunE in What to watch this week SUMMER BASEBALL: High school baseball is back as summer league ball starts with a local matchup. • Loyola hosts Highland Park at Wednesday, June 20, at 5 p.m. in Glenview. Index 31 - Championship Photos 30 - Athlete of the Week Fastbreak is compiled by Sports Editor Michael Wojtychiw, m.wojtychiw@22ndcenturymedia.com.
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