Shepard extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 15-9 to the Lyons Lions. The Astros were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Lyons, they now have a winning record of 2-1. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 12, 2025 (when they won 16-0).
For Lyons' part, they got a great performance from Lucy Lee as she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits.
At the plate, Maddy Pieroni and Ava Jacklin did most of the damage at the plate: Pieroni went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Jacklin got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI Jacklin has posted since back in April of 2025. Avery Hicks was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs.
Coming up, Shepard will take on Providence Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lyons, they will challenge Downers Grove South at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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