Lakeland Christian is 4-0 against Frostproof since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Lakeland Christian Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Frostproof Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Lakeland Christian: 3, Frostproof: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Frostproof is facing Lakeland Christian at the wrong time: Lakeland Christian suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell victim to a rough 12-1 loss at the hands of the Lions. It was the first time this season that Lakeland Christian let down their fans at home.
Lakeland Christian saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cali Thornton, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Frostproof can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They never let Mulberry onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Frostproof considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Belle Mancillas made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Mancillas was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shalayjah Robey, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Peyton Cutts, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Lakeland Christian's defeat ended a 21-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-2. As for Frostproof, their win bumped their record up to 7-8-1.
Frostproof's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Lakeland Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .577. It's a different story for Frostproof, though, as they've only averaged .345. Will they be able to contain Lakeland Christian's hitters?
Lakeland Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Frostproof when the teams last played back in February of 2019, sneaking past 3-1. Does Lakeland Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Frostproof turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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