Baseball Game Preview: Lapel Bulldogs vs. Elwood Panthers

Bulldogs

Runs

04/29/25 vs University	10
04/28/25 vs Shenandoah	25
04/26/25 vs Hamilton Southeastern	6
04/23/25 @ Eastern Hancock	12
04/22/25 vs Frankton	10
+ 8 more games

The Lapel Bulldogs are taking a road trip to face off against the Elwood Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lapel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.

On Tuesday, Lapel earned a 10-7 victory over University. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.

Jakoby Nunley made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nunley was also solid in the batter's box, earning two runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Quade Hall and Camden Novak did most of the damage at the plate: Hall went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Novak got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Those two RBI gave Hall a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ray Smith, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one double.

Meanwhile, Elwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against Mississinewa, falling 16-6.

Aidan Flanagan made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one triple and one run.

Lapel's record is now 12-1. As for Elwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.

Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lapel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .532. However, it's not like Elwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Lapel took their win against Elwood in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 8-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.