For the second straight game, Lake City will face off against Coeur d'Alene. The Timberwolves will host the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Lake City is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Idaho's top teams: Coeur d'Alene, who was ranked fourth at the time (Lake City was ranked 14th). The Timberwolves fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday.
Travis Usdrowski made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Owen Mangini was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
Coeur d'Alene is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-2 record this season. As for Lake City, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lake City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Coeur d'Alene struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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