Lordstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 17-5 to the Pymatuning Valley Lakers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lordstown of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Pymatuning Valley's part, Drake Haines and Ryan Croston did most of the damage at the plate: Haines went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Croston went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Ty Vickery was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Lordstown's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Pymatuning Valley, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lordstown will take on Chalker at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Pymatuning Valley, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Maplewood, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m.
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