Baseball Game Preview: Owen Valley Patriots vs. Shakamak Lakers

Owen Valley is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Shakamak is on a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Patriots will host the Lakers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

The home team had won the previous five meetings between Owen Valley and Brown County, and Owen Valley kept the tradition alive. The Patriots were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Eagles on Wednesday. The Patriots haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

The scorekeeper got an easy start on Thursday as neither Shakamak nor Bloomington North made it on the board until the seventh inning. The Lakers skirted past the Cougars 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lakers have posted since May 13, 2024.

Shakamak's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Owen Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.

Owen Valley might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Shakamak in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.