Knights
| 05/20/25 @ Stagg | 11-1 |
| 05/19/25 @ Downers Grove South | 16-3 |
| 05/16/25 vs Bradley-Bourbonnais | 3-1 |
| 05/14/25 @ Sandburg | 14-6 |
| 05/13/25 vs Beecher | 10-0 |
| + 12 more games |
Lincoln-Way Central entered their tilt with Stagg on Tuesday with 16 consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with 17. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Chargers. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 matches by six runs or more this season.
Jalese Hays made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Teagan Berkshire, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Degliomini, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Lincoln-Way Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Stagg only managed two hits.
Lincoln-Way Central's victory was their 21st straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 28-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games. As for Stagg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 17 of their last 18 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-23 record this season.
Lincoln-Way Central will challenge Lincoln-Way East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Knights 1.9, the Griffins 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Stagg, they will face off against Shepard at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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