Lapwai extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 20 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They came up short against the Prairie Pirates, falling 17-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-5 two weeks ago.
As for Prairie, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-4. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won six matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Prairie's part, Levi McElroy and Kade Quintal were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, McElroy pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Quintal pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, McElroy went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Quintal went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Prairie is 7-1 when McElroy posts two or more runs, but 0-3 otherwise.
In other batting news, Prairie let Phil Schwartz and Collin Ray run wild. Schwartz went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Ray got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Ray is becoming a predictor of Prairie's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-4 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Geis, who got on base in both of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Lapwai will challenge rival Potlatch at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Prairie is set to face off against their familiar foe Troy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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