The Wheaton North Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lake Park Lancers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Wheaton North has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Wheaton North will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first road win of the season at Glenbard North expense on Wednesday. Wheaton North fell just short of Glenbard North by a score of 6-4.
Reagan Crosthwaite made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lake Park entered their match against St. Charles North on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Lake Park fell just short of St. Charles North by a score of 6-4. It was the first time this season that Lake Park let down their fans at home.
Gianna Furlano spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kylie Pytlak was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Ariana O'Connell was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Wheaton North's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-3. As for Lake Park, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-2.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Wheaton North hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Lake Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wheaton North couldn't quite finish off Lake Park when the teams last played back in May of 2023 and fell 4-2. Can Wheaton North avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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