Lindhurst hasn't had much luck against Biggs recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Blazers will look to defend their home field against the Wolverines at 4:00 p.m. Lindhurst is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
If Lindhurst beats Biggs with 17 runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. The Blazers put the hurt on Highlands with a sharp 17-7 win on Thursday.
Carlos Betancourt was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. He is becoming a predictor of Lindhurst's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 3-1 (and 3-12 when he doesn't). Betancourt was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Leonel Guzman
| 04/10/25 vs Highlands | 4 |
| 04/01/24 vs Encina | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Williams | 1 |
| 04/05/24 @ Highlands | 1 |
| 03/19/24 vs Williams | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leonel Guzman, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Nicko Reyes was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins, Biggs' good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Maxwell by a score of 1-0. The Wolverines were red-hot at the plate heading into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the five games prior), but the Panthers' pitcher proved too tough.
Biggs' defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 10-5. As for Lindhurst, their victory bumped their record up to 6-13.
Lindhurst might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Biggs in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Blazers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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