Baseball Recap: Red Lion Finds Home Field Redemption Against Carlisle

There's no place like home for Red Lion, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Carlisle Thundering Herd 4-3 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since May 1, 2024.

Jack Slack and Connor Lawrence were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Slack pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Lawrence tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Slack got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, while Lawrence scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Steven Bowman, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Another was Jeremiah Morales, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.

Red Lion now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Carlisle, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Red Lion Lions take on Dallastown Wildcats at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Carlisle, they will square off against Palmyra at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Palmyra's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Carlisle's hitters will have their work cut out for them.