Lewiston-Porter hasn't had much luck against Niagara Falls recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Lancers will take on the Wolverines at 5:00 p.m. Lewiston-Porter has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Grand Island hit Lewiston-Porter with a eight-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lancers lost 13-0 to the Vikings. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Lancers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Niagara Falls entered their tilt with Kenmore East on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Bulldogs 11-2. The result was nothing new for the Wolverines, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
Andre Borges tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
On the hitting side, Anthony Savino was excellent, going 1-for-5 with three stolen bases and two runs. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Dominic Puleo also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Niagara Falls' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs over those games. As for Lewiston-Porter, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Lewiston-Porter might still be hurting after the 27-4 loss they got from Niagara Falls in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Can the Lancers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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