Prairie Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a 14-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lakewood Park Christian Panthers. One positive for Prairie Heights, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Dylan Malone was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Matt Roberts was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Prairie Heights kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Lakewood Park Christian's side, the team relied heavily on Gabe Dager, who scored four runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ethan Young, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Prairie Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Lakewood Park Christian, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Prairie Heights will stay at home for another game and welcome Fairfield at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Fairfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Lakewood Park Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fort Wayne Canterbury at 5:30 p.m. Lakewood Park Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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