Baseball Recap: Keota Has No Trouble Against Leflore

Keota's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They blew past the Leflore Savages 15-3. That looming 15-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.

Kalib West

Stolen Base

04/14/25 @ Leflore	2
04/10/25 @ Webbers Falls	2
03/24/25 vs Arkoma	2
03/13/25 @ Webbers Falls	2

Kalib West was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. West was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Keota's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 3-1 (and 4-7-1 when he doesn't).

In other batting news, Kaden Decker was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Beau McKenzie, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.

Keota always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leflore only posted an OBP of .393.

Keota's record is now 7-8-1. As for Leflore, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-4-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Keota will venture away from home to face off against Canadian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Leflore, they are taking a road trip to square off against Paden at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. The Pirates' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Savages' hitters will have their work cut out for them.