Lake Wales was the 6-5 winner over Bartow when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Lake Wales Highlanders fell just short of the Bartow Yellow Jackets by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. Lake Wales' defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
GAGE CHANDLEY was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time he's pitched this season. MAX SEIDL relieved him and did a solid job, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, DIEGO COLON made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. ROY ORTIZ was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base.
Lake Wales' loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Bartow, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake Wales will take on Jesuit at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bartow, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Discovery at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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