Lancaster is 0-10 against Prairie du Chien since May of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Flying Arrows will welcome the Blackhawks at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Lancaster fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Fennimore on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 16-12 to the Golden Eagles. On the bright side, the 12- run effort marked the Flying Arrows' highest-scoring game to date.
Toay Ragatz was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Those RBI marked the first that he brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Timmerman, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Prairie du Chien ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Cuba City 14-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blackhawks have posted since May 18, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Bryce Lenzendorf, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Brennan Koecke was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Prairie du Chien kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Lancaster's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Prairie du Chien, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Lancaster's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. The Flying Arrows have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Prairie du Chien, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lancaster continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
