Lanphier's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Paris Tigers, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since May 2, 2024.
Kaimen Smith
| 05/10/25 vs Paris | 7 |
| 03/21/25 @ MacArthur | 6 |
| 04/23/25 vs Glenwood | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Springfield Southeast | 3 |
| 05/03/25 vs North Greene | 2 |
Kaimen Smith made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kane Baskett, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Lanphier's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-19. As for Paris, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-14.
Lanphier will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Tigers: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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