Lakin has been on the road for four straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Holcomb Longhorns at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lakin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Lakin lost 12-6 to Cimarron on Monday.
Adrik Gomez was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI and a double. Alex Luce was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Holcomb beat Hugoton 11-7 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Holcomb.
Korbin Johnson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Davin Hernandez, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
Lakin's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Holcomb, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Holcomb struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lakin might still be hurting after the 15-3 loss they got from Holcomb in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Lakin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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