The Gary West Side Cougars will take on the Lake Station Edison Fighting Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Monday, Gary West Side earned a 12-8 win over Hammond Academy of Science & Tech.
Meanwhile, Lake Station Edison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against River Forest, falling 28-17. Even if the Fighting Eagles couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Jean Marie Davis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Harley Hileman, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double.
Gary West Side's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Lake Station Edison, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-14.
Gary West Side beat Lake Station Edison 23-18 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Fighting Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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