Baseball Recap: Lakewood Has No Trouble Against Southeast

Lakewood barely beat Southeast the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Spartans were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over the Seminoles on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Jonathan Jacomino

Doubles (Career)

04/11/25 vs Southeast	3
02/26/24 @ Admiral Farragut	2
04/08/25 @ Gibbs	1
03/10/25 @ Pinellas Park	1
04/19/24 vs Northeast	1

Jonathan Jacomino made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Lakewood is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-12 otherwise. Jacomino was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Gavin Garisson looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Lakewood is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-12 otherwise.

Back at the plate, Kayetano Cavillo was a standout: he scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. Lakewood is undefeated when Cavillo posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-13 otherwise. Christian Burney also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.

Lakewood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .645. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Lakewood's record now sits at 6-13. As for Southeast, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season.

Lakewood and Southeast are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Spartans will square off against Anclote at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Southeast, they will face off against Booker at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Seminoles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tornadoes have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.