Lindblom proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 11) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Taft Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Lindblom also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Gustavo Padilla was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Padilla was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Andrew Crenshaw, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Andres Aguirre, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Lindblom now has a winning record of 13-12. As for Taft, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-17 record this season.
Lindblom will square off against Kenwood at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Lindblom is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Taft, they will head out on the road to face off against Kaneland at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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