Lyons came into Saturday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Shepard Astros on Saturday and snuck past 3-1. This was payback for Lyons, who suffered a 6-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Isabella Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lyons' win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Peyton O?Flaherty, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Lyons' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12. As for Shepard, their loss dropped their record down to 14-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lyons will take on Proviso West at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Proviso West is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Lyons will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Shepard, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Argo at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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