The Lucas Cubs will head out to challenge the Colonel Crawford Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lucas is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Lucas turned things around against Central Christian on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Comets by a score of 7-2.
Jack DiBartolomeo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up 14 Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Lucas is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-5 otherwise.
Will Whitesel
| 04/09/25 @ Crestline | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Central Christian | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs South Central | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ New London | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Central Christian | 1 |
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Will Whitesel, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Lucas: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Atticus Hall also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lucas kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Colonel Crawford never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Bucyrus with a sharp 14-0 win. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by ten runs or more this season.
Colonel Crawford's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 6-7. As for Lucas, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Lucas skirted past Colonel Crawford 17-16 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cubs since the team 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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