After low-scoring totals in their previous five matchup, Lathrop brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victors by a 21-1 margin over the Northeast Vikings on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Mules in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won three in a row.
Preston Quarles was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Quarles was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those runs marked the first that he has scored this season.
In other batting news, Lathrop got a massive performance out of Ace Lanning, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those runs were Lanning's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Busick, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Lathrop always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .833. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 03/30/26 - Home | 21-1 W |
| 03/24/25 - Home | 24-0 W |
| 03/24/25 - Home | 18-0 W |
Lathrop's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Northeast, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Lathrop has already played their next contest (against Lexington), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Northeast, they will venture away from home to square off against East at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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