New Trier came tearing into Friday's game with 23 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Libertyville Wildcats 2-1. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs New Trier has scored all year.
For Libertyville's part, they got a good showing from Stevan Gavric, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gavric has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
New Trier pushed their record up to 27-3 with that win, which was their 26th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Libertyville, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 24-8-2.
New Trier will play host again on Saturday to welcome Stevenson, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. New Trier is facing Stevenson at the right time seeing as Stevenson is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Libertyville, they will head out on the road to square off against Glenbrook North at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Libertyville: 3.2, Glenbrook North: 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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