By Matt Yarber

The Lisle Lions opened up the week with a win at Westmont, beating the Sentinels 10-5.  The Lions scored five of their runs in the 6^th inning to pull ahead 7-2. Westmont made a strong comeback of their own in the 6^th to pull within two and had two men on base but couldn’t drive home the tying runs.  Ty Howell, was the winning pitcher for the Lions going 5 2/3 IP with 6 K’s.

Scouting Notes

Ty Howell, senior for Lisle went 5 2/3 IP, 6 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 6 Ks.  His fastball was in the 73-76 mph and he was able to run it up to 78 mph.  Howell helped himself out at the plate, going 3-4 with a triple and 2 RBI.

Jared Jayne, another senior for Lisle came in during the 6^th inning and was sitting 78-80 mph with his fastball and featured a nice changeup that showed good arm side run.

Kevin Coppin, Lisle HS, Class of 2014 looks to be a standout catcher for Lisle, the physically strong athlete had a 3-4 day at the plate with a double and RBI.

Jean Pietrzak, Westmont HS, Class of 2013, was the starting pitcher for the Sentinels, his fastball sat 78-82 mph and he ran it up to 84 mph.  Pietrzak is a 6-foot-4, 185-pound right handed pitcher with a long, lanky projectable frame. He also throws two breaking balls, a 63-65 mph curveball, and a 71-73 mph slider with a tight spin.

Charlie Donovan, Westmont HS, Class of 2015 came in for relief and might be one of the best freshmen in the state.  The 6-fooot, 160-pound RHP/SS ran his fastball up to 83 mph and features a 69 mph breaking ball with tight spin and sharp break.