Lyons lost to Oak Park-River Forest back in May of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Lions' pitcher stepped up to hand the Huskies a 7-0 shutout. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by seven runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Tucker King's shutout, as he gave up just a hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lon Roberts and Blake Ragsdale did most of the damage at the plate: Roberts went 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Ragsdale went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that Roberts hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Heydorn, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Lions
| 04/04/25 @ Oak Park-River Forest | 7-0 |
| 04/03/25 vs Berwyn/Cicero Morton | 14-6 |
| 03/28/25 @ Neuqua Valley | 14-4 |
| 03/26/25 vs Addison Trail | 10-0 |
| 03/24/25 @ Downers Grove South | 18-9 |
The win (which was Lyons' fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Oak Park-River Forest, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lyons will welcome Plainfield North at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games the Tigers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Oak Park-River Forest, they will host Glenbard West at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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