Vikings
| 03/17/25 @ Mulberry | 6-4 |
| 03/14/25 vs IMG Academy Black | 9-8 |
| 03/13/25 vs Mulberry | 3-2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Discovery | 17-1 |
| 03/07/25 @ Lakeland | 11-1 |
| + 2 more games |
Lakeland Christian came tearing into Monday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Mulberry Panthers 6-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-2 last Thursday.
Nathan Diaz made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Peyton Rutledge looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
Back at the plate, Bryndon Barton was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Maclain Irby was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Lakeland Christian's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Mulberry, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-5.
Looking ahead, Lakeland Christian will challenge Bartow at 7:00 p.m. on March 24th. Bartow has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.67 runs per game on average), something Lakeland Christian will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mulberry, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Mulberry Panthers challenge Inspiration Academy Lions at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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