The Lakeland Preparatory Lions will challenge the Memphis Business Academy Execs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakeland Preparatory is coming into the game hot, having won their last 11 games.
Lakeland Preparatory proved they can win big on Friday (they won by ten) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over Covington. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since March 21st.
Brett Godwin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lakeland Preparatory's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Peeler Emerson, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Memphis Business Academy came out on top against Sheffield on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Execs won by a run and slipped past the Knights 6-5.
The team relied heavily on Teryck White, who earned two runs and four stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Kordavien Coleman, who earned one run and three stolen bases.
Lakeland Preparatory's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Memphis Business Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakeland Preparatory has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .501. However, it's not like Memphis Business Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .632. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lakeland Preparatory took their win against Memphis Business Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 31-0 score. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Execs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
