The Raymond Central Mustangs will challenge the Louisville Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Raymond Central came into this matchup off a tough ten-run defeat on Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Twin River by a score of 4-2 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Mustangs have suffered since April 18, 2024.
Raymond Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Owen Kreikemeier, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That run marked the first that Kreikemeier scored this season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Louisville faced off against Falls City on Tuesday. The Lions walked away with a 4-1 win over the Tigers.
Alex Sorensen made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
This is the second loss in a row for Raymond Central and nudges their season record down to 1-4. As for Louisville, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Raymond Central's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Louisville, though, as they've been averaging only 0.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Raymond Central continue to outrun the ball?
Raymond Central took their win against Louisville when the teams last played back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 13-6 score. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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