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Athlete of the Week: Small Change, Big Results for Richards' Lyons
Bulldogs shortstop Joe Lyons made an adjustment to his batting stance and enjoyed immediate benefits.
Sometimes it’s the minor adjustments that make all the difference.
Joe Lyons, a senior shortstop at Richards, changed his batting stance in the middle of last week, and he already has been reaping the benefits. Before the Bulldogs’ game against Oak Forest on Thursday, Lyons opened up his front leg a little bit so he could see the pitcher better.
“It’s been working out for me, so I’m going to stay that way,” Lyons said. “Hopefully I’ll end up hitting really well this year.”
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Lyons finished the week 4-for-10 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored. He helped the Bulldogs defeat crosstown rival Oak Lawn twice. In their matchup on Friday, Lyons had a home run and an RBI single.
In recognition of his efforts, Lyons is Patch’s Athlete of the Week.
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Lyons is hitting .435 with six doubles, one home run, 19 RBIs and 19 runs scored on the season.
