Baseball Recap: Lyons Has No Trouble Against Clear Creek

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2025, 9:34pm

Baseball Recap: Lyons Lions vs. Clear Creek Golddiggers

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Lyons had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Clear Creek on Thursday. The Lions were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Golddiggers. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Golddiggers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Jake LaCrosse made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 17 over 6.2 innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Lyons is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-5 otherwise. LaCrosse was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Zack LaCrosse was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one double. He has become a key player for Lyons: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Leo Irvin, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.

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Lyons kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.

Lyons' record is now 5-6. As for Clear Creek, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record.

Looking ahead, Lyons will head out to take on Byers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Clear Creek, they will host Platte Canyon at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Golddiggers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.

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