HAMPSHIRE – Jason Cavanaugh called Thursday’s game against Crystal Lake Central “the most stressful game in the world.”

Sycamore’s baseball coach saw his team put up an eight-spot in the second inning of a Class 3A Hampshire Regional semifinal, yet observed his team’s offense go scoreless the rest of the contest.

In the top of the seventh, Cavanaugh watched as what remained of an eight-run lead almost evaporated. The Tigers had scored three runs in the inning and had the tying run on second base before Colin Telmanik flew out to right field to end the game.