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May 26th
Prep Baseball Illinois Power 25
#8Lemont4
York1
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A late offensive surge helped push Lemont past York 4-1. A pitcher’s duel early, Lemont’s Nate Zdenovec (2028) threw five strong innings, allowing just three scattered singles and a walk while striking out three. York followed suit with a combination of pitchers, all receiving short stints. The Lemont offense got things rolling right away in the bottom of the sixth inning with back-to-back-to-back singles. They were able to plate four runs on five hits, a walk and a sacrifice fly in the sixth frame. Dylan Jones (2028) took home the win after his two inning stint, giving up two hits and one unearned run. Zane Schneider (2027) led the Lemont offense, finishing the day 3-for-4 with two stolen bases.
#9Lane Tech10
Chicago Hope Academy1
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No. 9 Lane Tech defeated Chicago Hope Academy 10-1. Jacob DeVinney (2026; Saint Mary's (MN)) helped pace the offense, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI, while Isaiah Martin (2027) went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored. Ronan Owens (2026; UMass) got the ball to start and tossed three innings of hitless ball, allowing just one walk, with three punchouts. Hunter Smith (2026) and Alex Delaney (2026; Hope) each had hitless appearances out of the 'pen over a combined three innings.
More Game Recaps
Lyons Township15
Lindblom0
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Lyons shutout Lindblom 15-0 in the 4A Regional Semifinal. Tommy Cavaliere (2029) tossed a complete game shutout (four innings), allowing just one hit, while punching out seven. The Lions' offense was led by Brady Koren (2027; 2-for-3, 2B, 2 R), Lou Ratcliffe (2026, Wisconsin-Oshkosh; 2-for-3, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, R), Nathan Fitzgerald (2027; 2-for-3, 2B, 2 R), and Justin Heydorn (2026; 3-for-3, 2B, RBI, R).
Mundelein3
Hersey0
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Mundelein shutout Hersey 3-0 in the 4A Regional Semifinal. Miller Rastrelli (2027) turned in a stellar outing, tossing a complete game, allowing fiuve hits and three walks, while punching out two. On offense, the Mustangs were led by Logan Young (2026) who went 2-for-2 with a walk. For Hersey, J.D. Farkas (2028) went a perfect 3-for-3 at the dish in the loss.
Latin19
ICSDC0
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Latin defeated ICSDC 19-0. Grayson Hoffman (2026; Wesleyan) tossed three innings of shutout ball, allowing no hits, two walks, and striking out six. Drew Lufrano (2026; 2-for-3, RBI, 2 R, SB) and Liam Calvert (2028; 2-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB) led the offense in the win.
St. Rita18
Hillcrest1
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St. Rita took down Hillcrest 18-1 in a 3A Regional Semifinal. Will Rewers (2026; Saint Ambrose) earned the win, going three scoreless, allowing no hits and just one walk, while striking out seven. Jayden Ibarra (2027) went 2-for-2 with a double, four RBI, and two runs scored, and Braden Quinn (2027) also went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer and two runs scored to help lead the Mustangs to the win.
