For the second straight game, Deer Lakes will face off against Ligonier Valley. The Lancers will venture away from home to challenge the Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Monday, Deer Lakes needed a bit of extra time to put away Ligonier Valley. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Rams. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lancers have posted since April 15, 2024.
Anthony Smith made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jake Fleischer, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he hit this season. Noah Shurina was another key player, going 1-for-5 with one triple and one run.
The victory got Deer Lakes back to even at 4-4. As for Ligonier Valley, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
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