Sadly, Lyndon is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 14-2 walloping at the hands of the Central Heights Vikings on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lyndon of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
For Central Heights' part, Laiken Brockus made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Brockus has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brockus was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Central Heights let Carter Kimball and Brylan Sommer loose on the outfield. Kimball scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Sommer scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Sommer is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Ethan Kimball was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Lyndon's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Central Heights, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Lyndon will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Osage City at 4:00 p.m. Osage City will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Lyndon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central Heights, they will head out on the road to square off against Lebo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Heights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Lebo's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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