Lakewood Park Christian is 1-7 against Whitko since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Monday, Lakewood Park Christian made easy work of Hamilton and carried off a 17-5 victory. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Marines recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Ethan Young
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Ethan Young was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caleb Schlabach, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Landon Stoll was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Lakewood Park Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Whitko put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with an 11-7 victory over Wawasee. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Hunter Long was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kale Hepler, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Whitko pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 14.3 runs this season. As for Lakewood Park Christian, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakewood Park Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Whitko struggles in that department as they've averaged .524. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
