After two games on the road, Lake Weir is heading back home. They will take on the Crystal River Pirates at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Tuesday, Lake Weir suffered a rough 11-4 defeat at the hands of North Marion.
Lake Weir saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chapter Jones, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Crystal River didn't have quite enough to beat Lecanto on Thursday and fell 3-1.
Maverick Filor was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit.
Lake Weir's loss dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Crystal River, they dropped their record down to 6-14 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Lake Weir's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. Lake Weir has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Crystal River, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lake Weir continue to outrun the ball?
Lake Weir might still be hurting after the 17-7 loss they got from Crystal River in their previous meeting back in April of 2021. Will Lake Weir 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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