Western Branch was the 10-2 winner over Lakeland when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Western Branch Bruins took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lakeland Cavaliers on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Western Branch has scored all season.
Eli Carroll put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Carroll has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Carroll was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Western Branch's loss dropped their record down to 8-2. As for Lakeland, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Western Branch will take on Great Bridge at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Western Branch is on a three-game streak of home wins, Great Bridge a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. 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.
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