Lapel strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Park Tudor Panthers. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 4-1 win the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Kai Newman
| 04/11/25 vs Park Tudor | 9 |
| 04/01/25 @ Greenfield-Central | 6 |
| 05/23/24 vs Wapahani | 8 |
| 05/16/24 vs Hagerstown | 7 |
| 05/11/24 vs Kokomo | 8 |
| 05/04/24 vs Mississinewa | 11 |
Kai Newman made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, AJ Nunley was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Darl Gustin was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Lapel always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Park Tudor only posted an OBP of .208.
Lapel's record is now 3-0. As for Park Tudor, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lapel will host Speedway at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Park Tudor, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Monrovia at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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