Lyons was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against SkyView Academy on Thursday. The Lions blew past the Hawks 8-0. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Hawks recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Jake LaCrosse
| 04/17/25 @ Clear Creek | 17 |
| 03/29/25 vs Peyton | 16 |
| 04/24/25 vs SkyView Academy | 14 |
| 04/02/25 vs Front Range Christian | 13 |
| 04/10/25 @ Flatirons Academy | 8 |
| + 3 more games |
Jake LaCrosse made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Lyons' success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is 3-1 (and 3-6 when he doesn't). LaCrosse was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaion Kishiyama, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Zack LaCrosse, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Lyons' record is now 6-7. As for SkyView Academy, they dropped their record down to 7-4 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lyons will face off against Jefferson at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Saints have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.69 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for SkyView Academy, they will take on Flatirons Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Monday.
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