There's no place like home for La Lumiere, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 25-6 margin over the South Bend Career Academy Trailblazers on Monday. That 19 run margin sets a new team best for the Lakers this season.
Sam Cleveland made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
In other batting news, La Lumiere got a massive performance out of Brady Monaghan, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was Monaghan's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Charlie Peck, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
La Lumiere always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .634. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Bend Career Academy only posted an OBP of .273.
La Lumiere's record now sits at 3-4. As for South Bend Career Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
La Lumiere wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 14-2 victory against Westville on the 29th. As for South Bend Career Academy, they have also already played their next match, an 11-1 defeat against Culver Community on the 30th.
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