While Lane Tech's victory against Evanston wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Champions had just enough and edged out the Wildkits 3-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Charles Lust
Lane Tech got a great performance from Charles Lust as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. Lust also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Champions are 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-5 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Lane Tech let Matt Young and Alex Ziegler run wild. Young scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Ziegler went 1-for-2 with one triple and two RBI. Young also hit a triple, marking his first of the season.
Lane Tech's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Evanston, their record is now 2-4.
Coming up, Lane Tech will challenge Von Steuben at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Champions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Evanston, they will take on Ridgewood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wildkits' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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