The Deep Creek Hornets will challenge the Lakeland Cavaliers at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Deep Creek has given up an average of 14.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Deep Creek managed to slip by Nansemond River the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Hornets lost 11-3 to the Warriors on Thursday. The Hornets just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
David Riddick made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That hit marked the first that he got this season.
Meanwhile, Lakeland fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Western Branch on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Bruins by a score of 5-4. The Cavaliers' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Deep Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Lakeland, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Deep Creek couldn't quite get it done against Lakeland in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-2. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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