Lansing dropped their record down to 8-2 on Thursday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They came up short against the Charles O. Dickerson Blue Raiders, falling 13-1. The Bobcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Charles O. Dickerson, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-1. Considering they have won 11 games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Charles O. Dickerson's part, Nik Nelson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Nelson has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Ozzy Vogel-Moore and Owen Fulton did most of the damage at the plate: Vogel-Moore went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Fulton went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Vogel-Moore has posted since back in April of 2024. Aidan Clarke-Cabezas was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Lansing will square off against rival Dryden at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Charles O. Dickerson is set to challenge their familiar foe Whitney Point at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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