The Saint Francis Lancers will square off against the Mountain View Spartans at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Saint Francis has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Monday, Saint Francis had just enough and edged out Lincoln 3-1. That looming 3-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lancers yet this season.
Landon Kim spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Jack Leeper was excellent, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season. Gino Cappellazzo was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Mountain View entered their tilt with Lincoln on Tuesday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Lions. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Spartans have posted since April 26, 2024.
Saint Francis' win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Mountain View, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Saint Francis' speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. Saint Francis has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mountain View, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Saint Francis continue to outrun the ball?
Saint Francis came out on top in a nail-biter against Mountain View in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, sneaking past 3-2. Will Saint Francis repeat their success, or does Mountain View have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
