For the second straight game, Lena-Winslow will face off against Forreston. The Panthers will venture away from home to square off against the Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lena-Winslow will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, Lena-Winslow needed a bit of extra time to put away Forreston. They won by a run and slipped past the Cardinals 8-7.
For Forreston's part, Alec Schoonhoven was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Schoonhoven has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Carson Akins was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that he hit this season. Another player making a difference was Brendan Greenfield, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Forreston's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-3. As for Lena-Winslow, their win bumped their record up to 10-3-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lena-Winslow has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Forreston struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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