The LEAP Academy Lancers are taking a road trip to challenge the Lakewood Piners at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. LEAP Academy hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
LEAP Academy came up short against Camden on Wednesday, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lakewood, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They skirted past Long Branch 12-11. Considering the Piners' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Lakewood got a massive performance out of Cris Rosario, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Rosario has posted since back in May of 2024. Fernando Gomez was another key player, going 1-for-4 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lakewood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
LEAP Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-13-1. As for Lakewood, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-7 record.
Everything went LEAP Academy's way against Lakewood in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, as LEAP Academy made off with a 20-11 victory. Will the Lancers repeat their success, or do the Piners have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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