With a playoff game on the line, Lane Tech rose to the challenge on Friday. They never let the Lindblom Eagles onto the board and left with a 20-0 win. Lane Tech might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 contests by nine runs or more this season.
Sierra Sikora made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Sikora has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Sikora was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grace Brobson, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Molly McDonagh, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Lane Tech has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Lindblom, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-5.
Lane Tech will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Lincoln Park at 1:00 p.m. Lane Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Lindblom, they will be playing at home against Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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