The Okemos Wolves will head out to challenge the Lakeview Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Okemos will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
On Monday, Okemos got the win against Everett by a conclusive 15-5. The Wolves might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by seven runs or more this season.
Lakeview came out on top against Harper Creek on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Spartans took their game against the Beavers 9-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Spartans as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Isaiah Jackson and Spencer Shotwell did most of the damage at the plate: Jackson got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Shotwell went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those two RBI gave Shotwell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sam McCullough, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Okemos pushed their record up to 13-6 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.4 runs over those games. As for Lakeview, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.
Okemos beat Lakeview 9-6 in their previous matchup back in June of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolves since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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