Hinsdale South extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 2-11-1 in the process. They came up short against the Lyons Lions, falling 15-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 13-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Lyons, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by seven runs or more this season.
For Lyons' part, Dom Pisciotti was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pisciotti was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Dylan Justinich looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Lyons got a massive performance out of Noah Fitzgerald, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs. Those four runs gave Fitzgerald a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Nicholaus, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hinsdale South will welcome Proviso East at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Pirates have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.08 runs per game on average), something the Hornets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lyons, they will face off against York at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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