Baseball Recap: Lake City Takes a Loss

Trojans

Previous 5 Games

05/08/25 vs Benzie Central	7-16
05/08/25 vs Benzie Central	11-9
05/03/25 vs Marion	2-1
05/03/25 vs Harrison	6-4
04/29/25 vs Evart	0-10

Lake City dropped their record down to 5-8 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Benzie Central Huskies, falling 16-7. The Trojans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Huskies earlier this season, when they won 11-9.

As for Benzie Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-4-1 record this season. The result was nothing new for Benzie Central, who have now won five matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.

For Benzie Central's part, Jerimiah Wilkinson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Wilkinson was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games he's played.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Brooks, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lane Sanchez, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake City will welcome Roscommon at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Benzie Central, they will challenge Reed City at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.