The Libertyville Wildcats will head out on the road to square off against the Lake Zurich Bears at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Libertyville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Lake Zurich is hoping to do on Monday what Carmel couldn't on Friday: put an end to Libertyville's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Libertyville narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Carmel 5-4.
Taylor Higham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lindsey Loizzo, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Zoe Kinsella, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Lake Zurich scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past Jacobs 22-11. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lake Zurich.
Alaina Krzeminski looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Izzy Vodicka was a standout: she fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Kelly Selzer was another key contributor, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-6.
Libertyville pushed their record up to 11-13 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Lake Zurich, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season.
Lake Zurich's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Monday. Libertyville has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Lake Zurich, though, as they've been averaging only 3.6. Will Libertyville keep running through batters, or will Lake Zurich buck the trend?
Libertyville couldn't quite finish off Lake Zurich when the teams last played back in April and fell 8-6. Can Libertyville avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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