Lakeland has not done well against Western Branch recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Lakeland Cavaliers walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Western Branch Bruins. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lakeland.
For Western Branch's part, Eli Carroll was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Carroll has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Carroll was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Lakeland's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Western Branch, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakeland will take on Indian River at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Lakeland is facing Indian River at the right time seeing as Indian River is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Western Branch, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Great Bridge at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Great Bridge will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Western Branch surely won't give up without a fight.
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