It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Moscow had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Lakeland Hawks. The win was familiar territory for the Bears, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Butch Kiblen
| 04/30/25 vs Lakeland | 7 |
| 04/22/25 vs Sandpoint | 10 |
| 04/22/25 vs Sandpoint | 10 |
| 04/19/25 @ Sandpoint | 5 |
| 04/15/25 vs Lakeland | 7 |
| + 4 more games |
Butch Kiblen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Andrew Hurley, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. JP Breese was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Moscow's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-9. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Lakeland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.
Moscow will welcome Lewiston at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bengals will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Bears surely won't give up without a fight. Lakeland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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