Lyons hasn't had much luck against Gananda Central recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Lions will look to defend their home field against the Blue Panthers at 4:45 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lyons was handed a ten-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They skirted past Byron-Bergen 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since May 14, 2025.
The team relied heavily on Austin Rice, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Gananda Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Williamson a 7-0 shutout on Monday. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Will Schneemann was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Schneemann wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Mangers, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
The victory got Gananda Central back to even at 2-2. As for Lyons, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lyons has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Gananda Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Lyons couldn't quite get it done against Gananda Central when the teams last played back in May of 2025 as they fell 3-0. Will the Lions 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.
