Baseball Game Preview: Lyons Lions vs. Oak Park-River Forest Huskies

Lions

Runs

05/19/25 @ Oak Park-River Forest	4
05/15/25 @ Downers Grove North	12
05/13/25 vs Downers Grove North	11
05/12/25 @ Downers Grove North	2
05/10/25 @ Willowbrook	2
+ 24 more games

For the second straight game, Lyons will face off against Oak Park-River Forest. The Lions will be playing at home against the Huskies at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Lyons is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.

While Lyons' victory against Oak Park-River Forest wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Lions had just enough and edged out the Huskies 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 24th.

Tucker King spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Lou Ratcliffe was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Lyons' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 20-9. As for Oak Park-River Forest, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-10.

Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Lyons has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Oak Park-River Forest struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.