The University Titans will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Lakeland Hawks at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
University is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They fell just short of Kamiakin by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Lakeland unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of Lake City by a score of 6-5 on Wednesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Jace Taylor was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Taylor was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Jake Larcher made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three runs and one double. Nate Bevacqua was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one RBI.
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