Stagg hasn't had much luck against Lincoln-Way Central recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Chargers will host the Knights at 4:30 p.m. Stagg has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Stagg is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game on Saturday. They came up short against Evergreen Park, falling 12-2.
Meanwhile, Lincoln-Way Central had already won 15 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.9 runs) and they went ahead and made it 16 on Monday. Everything went their way against the Mustangs as they made off with a 16-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won 13 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Brooke Seppi looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Carly Karales was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Teagan Berkshire was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Lincoln-Way Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Downers Grove South only posted an OBP of .370.
Lincoln-Way Central's victory was their 20th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 27-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Stagg, their loss dropped their record down to 3-22.
Stagg suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Lincoln-Way Central when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
