Lyons dropped their record down to 10-4 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 13-6 to the York Dukes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Lions have suffered since May 6, 2024.
Tucker King
| 04/22/25 @ York | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Brother Rice | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Oak Park-River Forest | 1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Neuqua Valley | 2 |
| 03/22/25 @ Naperville Central | 0 |
Tucker King was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Luke Nicholaus made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Noah Fitzgerald also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
As for York, they pushed their record up to 14-1 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games.
On York's side, Danny Raible looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
On the hitting side, Owen Chael was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with five RBI and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josh Fleming, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and two RBI.
Lyons and York should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Lions (ranked 31st) will meet Glenbard West (ranked 215th) at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, York will face off against Proviso West at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank advantage (26 vs. 394).
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