Lakewood Park Christian can bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over Varsity Opponent. The Panthers' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Kolten Kirtley and Ethan Young were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Kirtley pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Young tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lakewood Park Christian is 2-1 when Kirtley allows two or fewer hits, but 1-13 otherwise. At the plate, Kirtley got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Young went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most runs Kirtley has posted since back in April.

Landon Stoll
05/12/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 4 |
04/29/25 @ Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian | 1 |
04/28/25 @ Fort Wayne Canterbury | 1 |
04/12/25 vs Fort Wayne North Side | 1 |
In other batting news, Lakewood Park Christian got a massive performance out of Landon Stoll, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Stoll a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Schlabach, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Lakewood Park Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Lakewood Park Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-14.
Coming up, Lakewood Park Christian will look to defend their home field on Friday against Fremont at 5:30 p.m. As for Varsity Opponent, they will take on TNXL Academy at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Varsity Opponent has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight losses, while TNXL Academy will come in with three straight wins.
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