It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Maine South ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past the Lane Tech Champions 5-4. This was payback for the Hawks, who suffered a 7-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Jake Zabratanski looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Nate Cera was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Constantine Coines, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Hawks
| 04/26/25 vs Lane Tech | 5-4 |
| 04/22/25 vs Glenbrook North | 5-4 |
| 04/17/25 vs Glenbrook South | 12-2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Glenbrook South | 5-4 |
Maine South's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-9. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.25 runs across that stretch. As for Lane Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 13-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maine South will square off against Deerfield at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Lane Tech, they will venture away from home to challenge Amundsen at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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