With a playoff game on the line, Lakeside School rose to the challenge on Thursday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Pickens Academy Pirates. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Lakeside School as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Colton Sampson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 14 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Taylor Morrow was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cole Cassarino, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI.
Lakeside School pushed their record up to 20-23 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Pickens Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Lakeside School beat Pickens Academy by a score of 10-5 later that day.
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