It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Lakewood ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past the Dakota Ridge Eagles 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted against the Eagles since April 14, 2016.
Ayden Muniz tossed a big game, pitching 7.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Mathis Joens
| 04/12/25 vs Dakota Ridge | 3 |
| 04/10/24 @ Denver South | 2 |
| 03/09/24 vs Fairview | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Mountain Range | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Deer Valley | 1 |
At the plate, Mathis Joens was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Lakewood's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Dakota Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Lakewood wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 10-7 loss against Ralston Valley on the 15th. As for Dakota Ridge, they have also already played their next matchup, an 8-2 victory against Pomona on the 15th.
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