The Stockbridge Tigers will face off against the Lakeside Vikings at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Stockbridge came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Peach County, falling 20-4.
Messiah Gamble
| 03/11/26 @ McDonough | 4 |
| 03/09/26 vs McDonough | 4 |
| 03/23/26 vs Eagle's Landing | 3 |
| 04/04/26 vs Peach County | 2 |
| 03/13/26 @ Woodland | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Messiah Gamble made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. He has become a key player for Stockbridge: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 6-12 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Lakeside lost 10-1 to Woodward Academy on Wednesday. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lakeside saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Micah Von, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Stockbridge's loss dropped their record down to 10-14. As for Lakeside, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-8.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Stockbridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Lakeside struggles in that department as they've averaged .487. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
