After only one run in their last game, Lemont made sure to put some runs up on the board against Providence Catholic on Friday. The Lemont Lemont HS walked away with an 11-6 victory over the Providence Catholic Celtics. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Lemont also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2022.
Sydney Kibbon looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Avaree Taylor was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Raegan Duncan, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Lemont has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Providence Catholic, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 16-8.
Lemont will head out on the road to challenge Beecher at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Beecher will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Lemont surely won't give up without a fight. As for Providence Catholic, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Downers Grove North at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Downers Grove North's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Providence Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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