Lakewood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 16-1 to the Bear Creek Bears. Lakewood was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bear Creek apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Lakewood saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julian Duran, who went 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and a double.
On Bear Creek's side, Jamin Patterson made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Patterson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Patterson was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Azeriah Stewart was a standout: he scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Josh Nelson was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Lakewood's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Bear Creek, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-11.
Lakewood will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Columbine at 11:00 a.m. Columbine is coming into the match with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Lakewood will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Bear Creek, they will face off against Valor Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Valor Christian will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Bear Creek surely won't give up without a fight.
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