The Wayzata Trojans are taking a road trip to take on the Minneapolis Southwest Lakers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wayzata is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
Wayzata had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Hopkins on Wednesday. The Trojans put the hurt on the Royals with a sharp 12-2 victory. That looming 12-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trojans yet this season.
Meanwhile, Minneapolis Southwest unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They came up short against Edina, falling 12-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lakers have suffered since May 13, 2024.
Wayzata pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Minneapolis Southwest, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Everything went Wayzata's way against Minneapolis Southwest when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Wayzata made off with a 16-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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