Lakeland hadn't done well against Valley View recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Chiefs came out on top against the Cougars by a score of 6-1. The game was the first time the Chiefs have beaten the Cougars on their field since March 27, 2019.
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The team relied heavily on Kody Miller, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mason Finegan, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Lakeland has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs this season. As for Valley View, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Lakeland and Valley View will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Chiefs are set to face off against their familiar foe Holy Cross at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Valley View will square off against rival North Pocono at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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