Lemont was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Campbell County on Thursday. The Lemont HS were the clear victors by an 18-2 margin over the Cougars. The result was nothing new for the Lemont HS, who have now won three matches by six runs or more so far this season.
McKenna Crane was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Crane was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those hits were her first of the season.
In other batting news, McKenzie Purgatorio and Natalie Pacyga did most of the damage at the plate: Purgatorio went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Pacyga went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those RBI marked the first that Purgatorio brought in this season. Ava Zdenovec was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run and two runs.
Lemont HS
| 04/03/25 @ Campbell County | 55.8% |
| 04/02/25 @ Karns | 33.3% |
| 04/02/25 vs Clinton | 36% |
| 03/27/25 @ Hinsdale South | 50% |
| 03/26/25 @ Marist | 12.5% |
| + 14 more games |
Lemont was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .558. The last time their batting average was this high was back in May of 2024.
Lemont now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Campbell County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Lemont will challenge Clinton at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Dragons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Lemont HS' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Campbell County, they will take on Knoxville Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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