
Bulldogs
04/21/25 vs Monroe Central | 9-0 |
04/17/25 @ Alexandria-Monroe | 7-3 |
04/16/25 vs Anderson Prep Academy | 31-1 |
04/15/25 vs Madison-Grant | 11-1 |
04/12/25 vs Speedway | 11-0 |
+ 3 more games |
Lapel put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let the Monroe Central Golden Bears get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by nine runs or more this season.
Kai Newman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 15 over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Lapel got a massive performance out of AJ Nunley, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Rylie Hudson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Lapel's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Monroe Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lapel will host Frankton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monroe Central, they will challenge Cowan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Golden Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blackhawks have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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