Oscar Smith's last matchup with Lakeland could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Tuesday. The Tigers lost 7-0 to the Cavaliers. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Tigers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Oscar Smith has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for Lakeland, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-8.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Oscar Smith will face off against rival Hickory at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lakeland is set to challenge their familiar foe Western Branch at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cavaliers 3.7, the Bruins 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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