The Lakeland Lakers are taking a road trip to take on the Eastside Blazers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakeland's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Eastside's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
East Noble hit Lakeland with a four-run sixth inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lakers took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights. The Lakers' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Eastside and East Noble, and East Noble kept the tradition alive. The Blazers took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights on Monday.
Lakeland's loss dropped their record down to 12-4. As for Eastside, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Lakeland was able to grind out a solid victory over Eastside when the teams last played back in May of 2024, winning 4-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lakers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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