Oak Lawn got themselves on the board against Argo on Tuesday, but Argo never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Argonauts with a sharp 13-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won five matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Danny Strelow looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Peyton Melnik was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Oak Lawn is 2-1 when Melnik posts two or more runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Jackson Hilger was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Spartans
| 04/15/25 vs Argo | 63.6% |
| 04/14/25 @ Argo | 58.8% |
| 04/12/25 vs Nazareth Academy | 42.4% |
| 04/11/25 @ Riverside-Brookfield | 20% |
| 04/10/25 vs Tinley Park | 48.8% |
| + 16 more games |
Oak Lawn always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
The victory made it two in a row for Oak Lawn and bumps their season record up to 6-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Argo, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oak Lawn will head out to face off against Chicago Mt. Carmel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Caravan will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Argo, they will venture away from home to take on Tinley Park at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Argonauts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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