
Champions
03/24/25 vs Cloverleaf | 26 |
04/19/25 vs Guilford | 15 |
04/10/25 @ Hancock | 15 |
04/04/25 @ Elk Grove | 13 |
03/21/25 @ Niles North | 12 |
Lane Tech lost to Leyden back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Champions' pitcher stepped up to hand the Eagles a 7-0 shutout. Considering the Champions have won ten matches by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
The result came thanks to Grace Thornley's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gianna Phillips, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Segura, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Lane Tech has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Leyden, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7.
Lane Tech wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 12-3 victory against Lincoln Park on the 22nd. As for Leyden, they have also already played their next matchup, a 13-8 win against ITW David Speer Academy on the 22nd.
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