Lakota East had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 15-11 to make it four. They lost 10-4 to the Loveland Tigers. If the Thunderhawks were looking for revenge after losing 4-3 to the Tigers when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Loveland, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 16-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Loveland's part, Boston McKibben looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. McKibben has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Blake Carrigan was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Derek Fleming was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, Lakota East will be playing at home against Little Miami at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Loveland, they will challenge Milford at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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