Lisbon extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 15-9. They lost 15-5 to the Starmont Stars. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Stars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in June of 2023.
As for Starmont, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season. Considering they have won 14 contests by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Starmont's part, Wyatt Opitz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Opitz has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Starmont let Hudson Popham and Jack Thole run wild. Popham went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Thole went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs Thole has posted since back in May. Another player making a difference was Elliot Francois, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
Coming up, Lisbon will head out on the road to face off against Central City at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Starmont, they will be playing at home against Maquoketa Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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