The Lapwai Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Clearwater Valley Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lapwai is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak.
Last Monday, Lapwai suffered a tough 16-1 loss at the hands of Kendrick.
Meanwhile, Clearwater Valley scored first but ultimately less than Kendrick in their contest on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 4-3. Clearwater Valley's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Landon Schlieper was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Schlieper was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Schlieper wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Talon Meyer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Lapwai's record is now 2-8. As for Clearwater Valley, their record is now 3-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lapwai has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Clearwater Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Lapwai suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Clearwater Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Lapwai avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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