The Harding Raiders will take on the Lakeview Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harding has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with four straight defeats, while Lakeview will come in with three straight victories.
Harding fell victim to Boardman and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Spartans, falling 11-0.
Lakeview came out on top against Girard on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Bulldogs walked away with a 7-3 win over the Indians.
Jacob Shaker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Shaker wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nicolas Aho, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Another was Brandon Cash, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Lakeview's victory bumped their record up to 13-6. As for Harding, their loss dropped their record down to 4-14-1.
Harding couldn't quite get it done against Lakeview in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 as they fell 4-1. Will the Raiders 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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