Lake Forest is a perfect 3-0 against Lake Forest Academy since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Scouts will venture away from home to take on the Caxys at 10:00 a.m. Lake Forest will be strutting in after a victory while Lake Forest Academy will be coming in after a defeat.
Lake Forest lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Grayslake Central, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's matchup. The Scouts were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Rams on Thursday. The win was some much needed relief for the Scouts as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Hudson Scroggins looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Luke Pasquesi
| 04/24/25 vs Grayslake Central | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Zion-Benton | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Grayslake North | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Tinley Park | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Warren Township | 1 |
On the hitting side, Lake Forest got a massive performance out of Luke Pasquesi, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Pasquesi is becoming a predictor of the Scouts' success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 3-12 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Quick, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Lake Forest kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Lake Forest Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 8-2 to Northridge.
Lake Forest Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landon Fraser, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Lake Forest Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Lake Forest, their record is now 6-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lake Forest has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lake Forest Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lake Forest took their victory against Lake Forest Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2022 by a conclusive 9-1 score. Do the Scouts have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Caxys turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
