Highland Park took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Glenbrook North, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Giants never let the Spartans get on the board and left with a 2-0 win on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Giants have posted since May 6, 2024.
Lily Freedman
| 05/01/25 vs Glenbrook North | 15 |
| 04/29/25 @ Maine South | 7 |
| 04/26/25 @ Niles West | 16 |
| 04/24/25 vs Evanston | 14 |
| 04/22/25 vs New Trier | 14 |
| + 7 more games |
Not much got past Lily Freedman, who gave up just five hits and racked up 15 Ks to keep Glenbrook North off the board. Freedman has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Brooklyn Swick was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. Another player making a difference was Taylor Layette, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Highland Park's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Glenbrook North, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highland Park will take on Lake Forest at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The Giants are facing the Scouts at the right time seeing as the Scouts are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Glenbrook North, they will face off against Amundsen at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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