Gillespie is 3-0 against Lincolnwood since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Gillespie Miners are on the road again to play the Lincolnwood Lancers at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Gillespie has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Friday, Gillespie sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over Calhoun.
Luke Schuckenbrock was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Schuckenbrock was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Brody Shaw looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Schuckenbrock wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Buhs, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. Bryce Hohnsbehn was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lincolnwood stacked a 13th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Saturday. Everything went their way against Lanphier as Lincolnwood made off with a 20-1 victory. Lincolnwood's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Like Gillespie, Lincolnwood also got a great game from a two-way player: Mason Tryon. Throwing, Tryon pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Drew Gilpin struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). At bat, Tryon scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Gilpin scored two runs and stole two bases.
In other batting news, Izeck Matli was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Lush, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Gillespie is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 23-8 record this season. As for Lincolnwood, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 18-9.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gillespie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Lincolnwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gillespie was able to grind out a solid victory over Lincolnwood in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 5-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gillespie since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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