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| 04/30/26 @ Lincoln-Way Central | 5-1 |
| 04/29/26 @ Joliet West | 10-3 |
| 04/28/26 vs Lincoln-Way Central | 5-3 |
| 04/25/26 vs Morris | 2-1 |
| 04/23/26 @ Stagg | 9-4 |
| + 2 more games |
Lockport had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Thursday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Lincoln-Way Central Knights. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-3 on Tuesday.
Anthony Farina spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jake Manzo, who earned two runs and four stolen bases. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Drew Satunas, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Lockport's record now sits at 17-7. As for Lincoln-Way Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season.
Lockport will be playing in front of their home fans against Bradley-Bourbonnais at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Lincoln-Way Central, they are taking a road trip to take on Lake Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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