It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lakeland had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Wiregrass Ranch Bulls.
For Wiregrass Ranch's part, Gavin Binder made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with three RBI and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Binder, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a triple.
Even though they lost, Wiregrass Ranch hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Lakeland's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 17-10. As for Wiregrass Ranch, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-7 record this season.
Lakeland will challenge George Jenkins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. George Jenkins' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Lakeland's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Wiregrass Ranch does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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