Lake Wales had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Discovery Spartans on Monday. The win was just what Lake Wales needed coming off of an 8-1 loss in their prior match.
MAX SEIDL spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, CARTER FINNELL was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was ROY ORTIZ, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
On Discovery's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jamor C Richardson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Lake Wales' victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Discovery, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Wales will challenge Sebring at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sebring will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Lake Wales surely won't give up without a fight. As for Discovery, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Lake Gibson at 7:00 p.m.
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