For the second straight game, Libertyville will face off against Lake Forest. The Wildcats will square off against the Scouts at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Libertyville has won four straight at home, while Lake Forest won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Libertyville was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Lake Forest on Monday. The Wildcats never let the Scouts get on the board and left with an 11-0 win. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 contests by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Josh Holst's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Quinn Schambow, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Chase Lockwood was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Libertyville's victory bumped their record up to 25-3. As for Lake Forest, their loss dropped their record down to 12-15.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Libertyville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lake Forest struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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