For the second straight game, Wilmington will face off against Lisle. The Wildcats will venture away from home to challenge the Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wilmington's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Lisle's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
It was a proper cat-fight when Wilmington took on Lisle on Monday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 11-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won nine matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
Lucas Rink made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Declan Moran
| 04/28/25 vs Lisle | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Sandwich | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Coal City | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Manteno | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Reed-Custer | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Declan Moran, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ryan Kettman, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Wilmington is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games. As for Lisle, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16-1.
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