Lakeside had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 3-7 to make it five. They fell 11-7 to the Conneaut Spartans. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, with their most recent loss being a 4-3 defeat on Tuesday.
Tanner Noble and Zion Thomas stepped up to the plate in a big way. Noble went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run, while Thomas went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. That run marked the first that Thomas has scored this season.
As for Conneaut, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-8-1. That four-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Conneaut's side, Jacob Thompson made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Thompson was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Chetti Arcaro and Anthony Rivera did most of the damage at the plate: Arcaro went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Rivera got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits Arcaro has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Keigan Spring, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakeside will welcome Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Streaks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Dragons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Conneaut, they will host St. John at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Heralds have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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