Papillion-LaVista has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Pius X Thunderbolts at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Papillion-LaVista is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
After only two runs in their last matchup, Papillion-LaVista made sure to put some runs up on the board against Westview on Monday. Papillion-LaVista blew past Westview 14-3. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Papillion-LaVista this season.
The team relied heavily on Trent Lavicky, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Ingram, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Pius X's offense. They fell victim to a tough 11-0 loss at the hands of Norris on Monday. Pius X has struggled against Norris recently, as their contest on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Even though they lost, Pius X didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Papillion-LaVista pushed their record up to 4-0 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Pius X, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Papillion-LaVista's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's match. Papillion-LaVista has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Pius X, though, as they've been averaging only 1 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Papillion-LaVista continue to outrun the ball?
Papillion-LaVista skirted past Pius X 1-0 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Pius X's Jack Richeson, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Now that he won't be playing on Wednesday, will it be that much easier for Papillion-LaVista to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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