Lyons hadn't done well against Downers Grove North recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Lions walked away with a 9-4 win over the Trojans. The victory was nothing new for the Lions as they're now sitting on three straight.
Lucy Lee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits.
Madeline Luciano
| 05/13/26 @ Downers Grove North | 4 |
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At the plate, Lyons let Madeline Luciano and Ava Jacklin run wild. Luciano went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base, while Jacklin went 2-for-5 with one home run and one stolen base. Those four hits gave Luciano a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Paxton Cutler, who went 2-for-3 with three runs.
Lyons hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups.
Lyons' win bumped their record up to 15-11. As for Downers Grove North, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-17.
Coming up, Lyons will venture away from home to take on St. Laurence at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Downers Grove North, they will take on Downers Grove South at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season.
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