Softball Recap: Lincoln-Way Central has no trouble against Bradley-Bourbonnais

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2024, 5:42pm

Softball Recap: Lincoln-Way Central Knights vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers

Lincoln-Way Central stacked a 12th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They blew past the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers 13-1. Lincoln-Way Central's victory was all the more impressive since Bradley-Bourbonnais was averaging only three runs allowed on the season.

Lisabella Dimitrijevic spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isabella Olmos, who fired off three home runs and six RBI while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Josephine Jager, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.

On Bradley-Bourbonnais' side, Ellie Haggard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.

Lincoln-Way Central is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. As for Bradley-Bourbonnais, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.

Lincoln-Way Central will head out on the road to square off against Andrew at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lincoln-Way Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Bradley-Bourbonnais, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Stagg at 4:30 p.m. Bradley-Bourbonnais will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.

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