It was a good run, but Faith Baptist unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak dating back to last season on Thursday. Their tough 11-1 defeat to the Lapeer Lakers Homeschool Lakers might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Faith Baptist couldn't push the score so high this time.
Travis Blackwell put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off only two hits. Blackwell was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Faith Baptist fell to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Faith Baptist's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Rochester Hills Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Faith Baptist is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Lapeer Lakers Homeschool, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on West Michigan at 4:30 p.m. on May 4th.
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