For the second straight game, LaPoynor will face off against Cayuga. The Flyers will head out to square off against the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. LaPoynor is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
LaPoynor will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Cayuga, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Flyers won by a run and slipped past the Wildcats 3-2. That's two games straight that the Flyers have won by just one run.
Kaden McKinley
| 03/28/25 vs Kerens | 6 |
| 03/21/25 vs Avalon | 5 |
| 03/06/25 vs Chapel Hill | 5 |
| 03/14/25 vs Frankston | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Cayuga | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Kaden McKinley was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. LaPoynor is 6-2 when McKinley allows one or fewer earned runs, but 8-9 otherwise. McKinley was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Case Partridge, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
LaPoynor pushed their record up to 14-11 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Cayuga, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. LaPoynor has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cayuga struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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