Lake City extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-11. They lost 24-2 to the Evart Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Tuesday.
As for Evart, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Evart's part, Brendan Magnusson made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Magnusson has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Evart is undefeated when Magnusson posts two or more runs, but 6-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, Aidan Anderson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Evart: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Aaron Vanassche was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Coming up, Lake City will head out on the road to take on Johannesburg-Lewiston at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Evart, they will host Onaway at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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