Lake Region made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Auburndale, but still couldn't quite topple them. The Lake Region Thunder's pitcher stepped up to hand the Auburndale Bloodhounds a 10-0 shutout on Thursday. Considering the Thunder have won three contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Not much got past Kaeden Geraci, who gave up just a hit to keep Auburndale off the board.
At the plate, Ayden Wheelis was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double. What's more, he posted three hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Dan Colon, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Lake Region always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
With the win, Lake Region broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-4. As for Auburndale, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake Region will take on Lake Wales at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Region is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Auburndale, they will face off against Discovery at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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