Lockwood took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against Ash Grove, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers skirted past the Pirates 6-4. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 13-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Nik Thieman
| 04/14/25 vs Greenfield | 3 |
| 05/06/25 vs Ash Grove | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Marionville | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Northeast Vernon County | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Sarcoxie | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Nik Thieman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Thieman was also big at the plate, earning two runs and two stolen bases. He has become a key player for Lockwood: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-7 otherwise.
Thieman wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landry Ogden, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Ogden is becoming a predictor of Lockwood's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 4-8 when he doesn't).
Lockwood is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games. As for Ash Grove, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9-1.
Coming up, Lockwood will welcome Stockton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ash Grove, they will challenge Skyline at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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