For the second straight game, Lake will face off against Scott Central. The Hornets will square off against the Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
Lake took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over Scott Central. The Hornets haven't had any issues with the Rebels recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Kasen Tune made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trey Gray, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jd Gibson, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Lake always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Scott Central only posted an OBP of .462.
Scott Central dropped their record down to 3-16 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Lake, their record now sits at 18-4.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lake hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .369. However, it's not like Scott Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .375. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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