Knights Fall in Tight Pitching Duel Against Lemont

The Lincoln-Way Central varsity softball team battled in a defensive stalemate on Saturday, ultimately falling to Lemont by a score of 3-1.

The game was defined by exceptional pitching on both sides, as runs proved difficult to come by throughout the afternoon. Lincoln-Way Central struck first, plating a run in the opening inning to take an early lead. Lemont responded immediately in the bottom of the frame to knot the score at 1-1.

The deadlock held until the sixth inning, when Lemont managed to break through for two runs to secure the lead for good.

Knights pitcher Madelyn Lanigan turned in a gutsy performance, tossing six innings and allowing just five hits while striking out one. Despite her efforts, Lemont’s pitching proved equally formidable, holding the Lincoln-Way Central lineup to four hits and four runs total in the seven-inning contest.

Audrey Hennings paced the Knights’ offense, tallying two hits in three at-bats, while Hope Davis and Bridget Barz added one hit each.

Lincoln-Way Central, now 5-24 on the season, will look to bounce back in their upcoming conference matchups.

Game Summary

Score by Innings

Scoring Drives

1st Inning

• Lincoln-Way Central scores one run to open the game.

• Lemont answers with one run to tie the score at 1-1.

6th Inning

• Lemont pushes across two runs to break the tie and take a 3-1 lead.

Individual Statistics

PITCHING:

• Madelyn Lanigan (LWC): 6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 K, 3 BB

• Mila Mardjetko (Lemont): 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 9 K, 3 BB

BATTING:

• Audrey Hennings (LWC): 2-for-3

• Hope Davis (LWC): 1-for-3

• Bridget Barz (LWC): 1-for-3