Lake Mead Academy and Needles squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Lake Mead Academy had to settle for second. They lost 15-7 to the Needles Mustangs. Lake Mead Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Needles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Saturday.
Hunter Zierleyn and Cameron LaPres stepped up to the plate in a big way. Zierleyn went 2-for-3 with two RBI, while LaPres scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Needles' side, Collin Smith was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Smith has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Hudson Smith was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Tyler Wilson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base.
Lake Mead Academy's loss dropped their record down to 23-5. As for Needles, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 16 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 28-9 record this season.
As of now, neither Lake Mead Academy nor Needles have any future games scheduled.
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