The Lapel Bulldogs will square off against the Wapahani Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lapel's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Wapahani's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Lapel is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over Tipton. Considering the Bulldogs have won 20 games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Kai Newman
| 06/02/25 vs Tipton | 15 |
| 05/29/25 vs Elwood | 8 |
| 05/22/25 @ Hagerstown | 8 |
| 05/17/25 @ Kokomo | 11 |
| 05/10/25 @ Mississinewa | 13 |
| + 6 more games |
Kai Newman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 15 Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Camden Novak was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Hogan Bair also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Wapahani waltzed into their matchup on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 4-0 victory over the Panthers.
Wapahani saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eli Andrews, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Lapel has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 18 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 27-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Wapahani, their record now sits at 18-8.
Lapel couldn't quite finish off Wapahani in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 6-4. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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