There's no place like home for Lane Tech, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Payton College Prep Grizzlies out 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Lane Tech, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ronan Owens looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Elias Padilla, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Alex Lagges was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Payton College Prep's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Dorn, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Lane Tech's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Payton College Prep, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lane Tech will challenge Payton College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Payton College Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against Lake View at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Payton College Prep has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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