Softball Recap: Stagg Chargers vs. Oak Lawn Spartans
Stagg was the 14-4 winner over Oak Lawn when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Stagg Chargers fell just short of the Oak Lawn Spartans by a score of 8-7 on Wednesday. Stagg has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ella Byrne made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Sophia Padilla was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Stagg hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oak Lawn struck out six times.
On Oak Lawn's side, Kasey Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on 12 hits. Jackson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Danielle Dempsey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Teagan Kryzstof, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Stagg's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Oak Lawn, their win bumped their record up to 11-8.
Stagg will head out on the road to take on Homewood-Flossmoor at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Homewood-Flossmoor is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Oak Lawn, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Tinley Park at 4:30 p.m. Tinley Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
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