Lee Park Prep is 3-0 against Jackson Day since April of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Lee Park Prep Knights will look to defend their home field against the Jackson Day Mariners at 4:00 p.m. Lee Park Prep will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Lee Park Prep got the win against South Pointe Christian by a conclusive 12-2. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Lee Park Prep has managed all season.
Cam Stikeleather was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Stikeleather was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played.
In other batting news, Isaac Watkins was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Justus Stikeleather was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Jackson Day was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 8-2 walloping at the hands of Westminster Catawba Christian.
Mykael Bennett was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Lee Park Prep is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season. As for Jackson Day, they now have a losing record at 5-6-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lee Park Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jackson Day struggles in that department as they've been averaging 14.7. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lee Park Prep skirted past Jackson Day 12-11 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Lee Park Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jackson Day turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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