Lakeland came into Saturday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Western Wayne Wildcats 6-4. Lakeland's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tyler Uram was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Uram has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Uram was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Jake McFarland was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
On Western Wayne's side, Ethan Lamberton was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Lakeland made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-6. As for Western Wayne, they dropped their record down to 4-6 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Lakeland will be playing in front of their home fans against Lackawanna Trail at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Western Wayne, they will head out on the road to face off against Old Forge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Old Forge will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Western Wayne surely won't give up without a fight.
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