Maple Lake is still winless after their match against Big Lake on Monday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Big Lake Hornets by a score of 4-2. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Maple Lake couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Big Lake's part, Jackson LaRoche made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). LaRoche was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Cooper Cusick was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Maple Lake's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Big Lake, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Maple Lake will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Kimball at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Maple Lake has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Big Lake, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Annandale at 4:30 p.m. Big Lake is facing Annandale at the right time seeing as Annandale is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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