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A Galesburg native, Lardi returned to his hometown and dominated on the mound Saturday, throwing 7.2 innings in a no-hit ball victory over Knox. He matched IC’s school record with 13 strikeouts against the Prairie Fire and improved to 5-0 with a 2.41 ERA on the season. Saturday was the third time (and second in three starts) that Lardi has recorded double-digit strikeouts. In three Midwest Conference outings this season, Lardi has tossed 21.2 innings, allowing just two runs (one earned) on eight hits, with 30 strikeouts and only nine walks.