Lockport got themselves on the board against Sandburg on Monday, but Sandburg never followed suit. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Eagles. The Porters haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Kelcie McGraw was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 19 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Way, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Leah McElligott also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Lockport hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive contests.
Porters
| 05/12/25 vs Sandburg | 11-0 |
| 05/08/25 vs Lincoln-Way East | 7-1 |
| 05/05/25 vs Bradley-Bourbonnais | 5-3 |
| 05/03/25 vs Naperville Central | 3-1 |
| 04/30/25 vs Homewood-Flossmoor | 11-1 |
| + 3 more games |
Lockport's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-9. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Sandburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lockport will face off against Lincoln-Way West at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sandburg, they will challenge Downers Grove North at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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