Lake Zurich was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-8 to the Stevenson Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lake Zurich of the 10-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Claire Kohlman and Izzy Vodicka stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kohlman went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Vodicka went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Kelly Selzer, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Lake Zurich lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
On Stevenson's side, Ava Potempa was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Potempa has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Potempa was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jasmine Lucero, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. Aubrey Jepson was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Lake Zurich now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Stevenson, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-5.
Lake Zurich will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Cary-Grove at 10:00 a.m. Cary-Grove is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Lake Zurich will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Stevenson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Warren Township at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Warren Township knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past six matches -- so hopefully Stevenson likes a good challenge.
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