After two games on the road, Lakewood Park Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Churubusco Eagles at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Things were looking good for Lakewood Park Christian after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Central Noble by a score of 10-9. The loss continues a trend for Lakewood Park Christian in their matchups with Central Noble: they've now lost five in a row.
Corbin White was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Dager, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Churubusco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 13-2 to Wawasee.
Dawson Gump made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Lakewood Park Christian's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Churubusco, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-19-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lakewood Park Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Churubusco struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lakewood Park Christian couldn't quite finish off Churubusco in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 and fell 5-3. Thankfully for Lakewood Park Christian, Gaven Hart (who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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