Lemont's hitters rose to the challenge against a Bengals pitching crew that boasted an average of only four points allowed on Monday. The Lemont Lemont HS were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over the Oak Forest Bengals. The result was nothing new for Lemont, who have now won three games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Sydney Kibbon spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Lemont let Allison Pawlowicz and Lauren Grames loose on the outfield. Pawlowicz went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Grames went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Raegan Duncan was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
Lemont now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Oak Forest, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lemont will take on Minooka at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Oak Forest, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Thornton Fractional South at 4:30 p.m. Oak Forest's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Thornton Fractional South's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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