Lincoln-Way West is still undefeated this season after their game against Sandburg on Monday, but Sandburg came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Lincoln-Way West Warriors had just enough and edged the Sandburg Eagles out 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Lincoln-Way West also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Colin McCarty looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits.
On the hitting side, Conor Essenburg was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Danny Hodel was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Lincoln-Way West pushed their record up to 9-0 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs per game. As for Sandburg, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln-Way West will take on Lincoln-Way East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sandburg, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Thornton Fractional South at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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