The St. James Academy Thunder will venture away from home to square off against the Lawrence Free State Firebirds on Thursday. St. James Academy is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
St. James Academy had taken Bishop Miege down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Monday. The Thunder lost 19-5 to the Stags.
Meanwhile, Lawrence Free State has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They came up short against Olathe East, falling 11-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Firebirds have suffered since May 24, 2024.
Lawrence Free State's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 8-2. As for St. James Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
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