Baseball Recap: Latta's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Vikings

Team Score (Highest)

03/15/25 vs Lakewood	16
03/04/25 vs Wilson	6
03/06/25 vs Sumter	5
03/11/25 @ Grace Christian	3
03/01/25 @ South Florence	1

Latta came into Saturday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over the Lakewood Gators on Saturday. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Seth Minshew made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other pitching news, Caden Lee looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Ryan Perritte, who scored four runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Lane, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Latta's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Lakewood, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Latta will square off against Johnsonville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lakewood, they will welcome Darlington at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lakewood has given up an average of 12.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.