Providence Catholic Edges Lincoln-Way Central in Late-Inning Thriller
In a hard-fought non-conference battle on Thursday, the Lincoln-Way Central baseball team suffered a narrow 6-5 defeat against Providence Catholic.
The game remained competitive throughout, with Lincoln-Way Central taking an early lead by scoring two runs in the first inning. The Knights added two more in the fourth and one in the sixth to keep the pressure on. However, Providence Catholic surged late, erasing the deficit with a decisive three-run rally in the seventh inning to steal the victory.
The Knights’ offense was aggressive at the plate, collecting 11 hits. Luke Tingley led the charge with a perfect 2-for-2 performance, including a double, a walk, and an RBI. Conor McCabe also recorded a multi-hit game, finishing 2-for-3 with an RBI.
On the mound, Alex Panos provided steady relief work, pitching 5.1 innings and striking out four batters while allowing three earned runs. Despite the strong offensive production and solid pitching, Lincoln-Way Central couldn’t fend off the late-game rally from the visiting side.
Game Summary
Score by Innings
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
| Providence Catholic | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| Lincoln-Way Central | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
Scoring Drives
-
1st Inning: Lincoln-Way Central jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the bottom half of the first.
-
4th Inning: The Knights extended their advantage with two runs to make it 4-2.
-
6th Inning: Lincoln-Way Central plated one insurance run.
-
7th Inning: Providence Catholic rallied for three runs in the top of the frame to secure the lead and the win.
Individual Statistics
HITTING: The Knights tallied 11 hits, led by Luke Tingley (2-for-2, 2B, RBI) and Conor McCabe (2-for-3, RBI).
PITCHING: Alex Panos logged 5.1 innings of work, striking out four and holding the Providence Catholic attack in check for most of his outing before the late-inning comeback.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Latest News Stories
New Lenox 122 Eyes Future Budget Cuts to Offset Full-Day Kindergarten Costs, Approves Quad Plus Tax Abatement
Minooka Blasts Five Home Runs to Overpower Lincoln-Way Central 12-2
New Lenox Seeks $2.5 Million State Loan for Water Main Replacements, Sets $1.2 Million in Sureties for Spencer Meadows
Board Approves $1.04 Million in New Curriculum for New Lenox District 122
Meeting Summary and Briefs: New Lenox Community Park District Board of Commissioners for February 18, 2026
Meeting Summary and Briefs: New Lenox Township Board of Trustees for February 12, 2026
Tingley’s Perfect 5-for-5 Day, Shutdown Bullpen Rally Lincoln-Way Central Past Joliet Catholic 13-6
New Lenox Mayor Slams Springfield Affordable Housing Proposal as “Garbage,” Board Passes Opposing Resolution
Frankfort Man Arrested by State Police for Threatening Governor Pritzker
St. Charles East Blanks Lincoln-Way Central 10-0 Behind Dominant Pitching and Majkszak’s Power
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Capital Improvements & IT Committee for March 3, 2026
New Lenox District 122 Approves Full-Day Kindergarten for 2027-2028, Extends Teacher Contract
New Lenox Park District Set to Launch Massive ADA Audits Across Dozens of Local Parks
