The University Trailblazers will head out on the road to challenge the Lewis Cass Kings at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. University will be strutting in after a win while Lewis Cass will be coming in after a loss.
Even though University couldn't quite topple St. Anthony in Saturday's second game, it was still a huge improvement compared to the 11-point defeat they took when the two last played. Everything went University's way against St. Anthony as University made off with a 13-3 victory. The win was just what University needed coming off of a 16-5 loss in their prior match.
Ryan Castetter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Castetter was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Burnett, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, four RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Jasper Owens, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Lewis Cass kicked off their season on the road on Wednesday and hit a couple of potholes. Their tough 23-8 defeat to Oak Hill might stick with them for a while. The loss means Lewis Cass is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
The victory got University back to even at 3-3-1. As for Lewis Cass, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
University beat Lewis Cass 8-3 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for University since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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