Denver Academy extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-9 in the process. They came up short against the Lyons Lions, falling 17-2. If the Mustangs were looking for revenge after losing 16-4 to the Lions when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Denver Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chris Janssen, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
As for Lyons, they pushed their record up to 8-8 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Considering they have won six games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Lyons' side, Wyatt Fitzgerald was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fitzgerald has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jake LaCrosse was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Lyons is 6-1 when LaCrosse posts two or more runs, but 2-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Leo Irvin, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Denver Academy will square off against Arrupe Jesuit at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Lyons, they will venture away from home to face off against Highland at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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