Baseball Preview: Livingston Lions vs. West Fork Gators
The Livingston Lions will head out on the road to face off against the West Fork Gators at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Livingston is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Last Tuesday, Livingston earned a 6-3 victory over West Fork.
Karter Nelson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Nelson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Nelson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Livingston got a great performance from Kason Nelson as he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, Jaren James was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Copeland Bush was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Livingston's win bumped their record up to 6-14. As for West Fork, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-20.
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