Prairie is 8-2 against Lapwai since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Prairie Pirates will look to defend their home field against the Lapwai Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Prairie is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, it was close, but Prairie sidestepped Clearwater Valley for a 5-4 victory.
Phil Schwartz made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Schwartz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Schwartz wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carter Shears, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Jake Quintal was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Lapwai was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They lost 19-5 to Troy.
Prairie's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Lapwai, their loss dropped their record down to 2-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Prairie has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lapwai struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.5. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Prairie took their victory against Lapwai in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 18-7. Will Prairie repeat their success, or does Lapwai have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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