LeFlore had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it ten. They came up short against the Blount Leopards, falling 26-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Leopards this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-3 on Thursday.
As for Blount, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Blount's part, Bireka Arso made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Arso was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Josiah Thomas was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Thomas is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Darius Brown, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, LeFlore will challenge Bayshore Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Blount, they will square off against Theodore at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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