York's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Proviso West Panthers 8-2. With that victory, the Dukes brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
York got a great performance from Riggins Kohl as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over six innings pitched. Kohl has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Luke Pieczynski was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Gami, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
York always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Proviso West only posted an OBP of .115.
Dukes
| 04/04/25 vs Proviso West | 8-2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Hinsdale South | 12-3 |
| 03/31/25 vs Lincoln-Way Central | 5-3 |
| 03/29/25 vs Waubonsie Valley | 5-4 |
| 03/27/25 vs Addison Trail | 3-1 |
| + 3 more games |
York pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Proviso West, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Looking ahead, Proviso West will take on Morgan Park at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. York will be paying especially close attention to the Panthers' game: after the Panthers faces off against the Mustangs, they'll take on York again at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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