The Lakeland Christian Vikings will face off against the Mulberry Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Lakeland Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Lakeland Christian came up short against George Jenkins and fell 7-3.
Lakeland Christian saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paityn Donalson, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.
Meanwhile, Mulberry earned a 7-4 win over Avon Park on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Red Devils: they've now won five in a row.
Laura Robinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Mulberry's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Lakeland Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lakeland Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mulberry struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lakeland Christian skirted past Mulberry 7-6 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Do the Vikings have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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