Lockport faced Minooka in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Porters took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians. It was the first time this season that the Porters let down their fans at home.
Anthony Farina was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Lockport saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Flood, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Another was Logan Nagle, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Lockport's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Minooka, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 7-0.
Looking ahead, Lockport will be playing in front of their home fans against Homewood-Flossmoor at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Porters' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Minooka, they are taking a road trip to take on Romeoville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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