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Spring Prep Baseball Preview: Solid Batting Order Paces Scouts
Lack of experienced pitchers looms as a major question mark.
Last Year’s Record: 16-19
Last Year’s Highlights: A year ago, the Scouts won their Regional opener before falling to Warren. They finished 4-8 in the North Suburban Conference.
Top Returning Scouts: Lake Forest will be led by catcher Charley Gould, shortstop Chris Gordinez, pitcher Jake Stern and outfielder .
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Leading Newcomers: Bringing new hope to the Scouts this season are pitcher , outfielder Zach Lucas and catcher/first baseman Matt Lawrence.
Season Outlook: New coach Ray Del Fava , who takes over for the retired Tommy Myers, expects his team’s offensive production to be the Scouts’ strength along with defense. He is pleased with a solid batting order from top to bottom. The unknown for Lake Forest will be pitching depth.
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“We have plenty of candidates but few have varsity innings,” Del Fava said.
Season Opener: The Scouts entertain Loyola Academy at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday (March 23).
