Lake Park is still undefeated this season after their match against Glenbard North on Friday, but Glenbard North came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Lake Park Lancers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Glenbard North Panthers. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Lake Park has scored all year.
Gianna Furlano spent all 12 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ava Arenz was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Ariana O'Connell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-6.
On Glenbard North's side, they also let their pitcher toss all 12 innings and she was also dialed-in: Avery Miller gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Those 12 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Tru Medina was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Lake Park's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for Glenbard North, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Lake Park will head out on the road to square off against Bartlett at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lake Park's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Bartlett's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Glenbard North, they will head out on the road to face off against South Elgin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. South Elgin will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Glenbard North surely won't give up without a fight.
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