The La Salle Falcons will face off against the Lakeridge Pacers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in La Salle's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Lakeridge has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
La Salle was handed a six-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Central 5-3. The win was some much needed relief for the Falcons as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Declan O'Brien spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, La Salle saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiernan Kelly, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Jack Schweitzer also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Lakeridge never let their opponents score on Thursday. They put the hurt on Newberg with a sharp 12-0 victory. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for the Pacers this season.
The win got Lakeridge back to even at 4-4. As for La Salle, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
La Salle came up short against Lakeridge when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 6-1. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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