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Lake Forest Loses Football Score in Baseball

Moccia, Lawrence lead hit parade.

BASEBALL

Date: May 18

The Final Score: Grant 15, Lake Forest 14

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Scouts’ Star Performer: Brandon Moccia smacked a 3-run homer and Matt Lawrence hit a pair of doubles.

Other Notable Scout Performances: Brett Bartuch also enjoyed a three-hit day including a double, while Charley Gould added a pair of singles.

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Who's Next: Lake Forest closes the regular season at 4:30 p.m. today (May 20) at Deerfield. The Scouts open state tourney play at 4:30 p.m. Monday (May 23) against Waukegan at home.

The Bottom Line: After posting a 10-2 lead with a six-run third inning, the Scouts watched Grant answer with 13 runs over the fourth and fifth innings. Grant batters managed 15 hits and 13 of the 15 runs were earned. Luke Turelli was the losing pitcher in relief of starter John Palutsis.


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