For the second straight game, New Deal will face off against Sudan. The Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. New Deal is coming into the match hot, having won their last seven games.
On Monday, New Deal needed a bit of extra time to put away Sudan. They blew past the Hornets 15-4. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Lane Proctor was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March.
Easton Calzada
| 04/14/25 @ Sudan | 4 |
| 03/06/25 vs Ropes | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Olton | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Nazareth | 2 |
| 03/01/25 @ River Road | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Easton Calzada, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dallas Sumner, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
New Deal kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in five consecutive games.
New Deal's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Sudan, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-8.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. New Deal has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .527. However, it's not like Sudan struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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