Highland Park hadn't done well against Evanston recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Giants' pitcher stepped up to hand the Wildkits a 9-0 shutout. Considering the Giants have won six games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lily Freedman
| 05/13/25 @ Evanston | 15 |
| 05/12/25 @ Vernon Hills | 12 |
| 05/09/25 vs Zion-Benton | 16 |
| 05/08/25 @ New Trier | 9 |
| 05/06/25 vs Glenbrook South | 13 |
| + 13 more games |
The result came thanks to Lily Freedman's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Vera Hanson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Lauren Godzicki also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Highland Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Evanston only managed one hit.
Highland Park's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Evanston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Highland Park has already played their next match, a 6-4 victory against Maine South on the 15th. As for Evanston, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 9-1 defeat against Glenbrook South on the 15th.
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