For the second straight game, Lewis & Clark will face off against Gonzaga Prep. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Bullpups at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lewis & Clark has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lewis & Clark managed to slip by Gonzaga Prep the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Tigers lost 12-2 to the Bullpups on Friday.
For Gonzaga Prep's part, Jackson Mott was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave Mott a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Jaxon Buckner was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three doubles and three RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025. Jacob Wood was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
Gonzaga Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive matchups.
Gonzaga Prep pushed their record up to 11-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Lewis & Clark, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lewis & Clark has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Gonzaga Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
