Softball Recap: Lockport Beats Barrington for Their 12th Straight Win

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Previous Games

05/24/25 vs Barrington	3-2
05/22/25 vs Andrew	7-5
05/20/25 @ Homewood-Flossmoor	8-2
05/17/25 vs Minooka	4-3
05/17/25 vs Yorkville	1-0
+ 7 more games

Lockport came tearing into Saturday's game with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Barrington Fillies/Broncos.

Kelcie McGraw was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 23 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.

McGraw wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addison Way, who went 1-for-3 with one run.

Lockport hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in 12 consecutive matchups.

Lockport's win was their 13th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 26-9. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Barrington, their loss ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 29-3-1.

Lockport has already played their next contest, a 17-0 win against Thornwood on the 27th. As for Barrington, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 15-0 victory against Larkin on the 27th.