The Lakeview Bulldogs will take on the LaBrae Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Lakeview came up short against Hubbard on Wednesday, falling 8-2. The defeat continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost three in a row.
Nicolas Aho was cooking despite his team's loss, earning two runs and three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, LaBrae made easy work of Liberty on Wednesday and carried off a 23-3 victory. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Leopards recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Owen Boone and Austin Rowe made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Boone pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rowe pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because LaBrae is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-2 otherwise. At the plate, Boone got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Rowe went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs. That home run marked the first that Boone has launched this season.
In other batting news, Colton Hall was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Lucas Glaser was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
LaBrae always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
LaBrae's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Lakeview, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Lakeview's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Bulldogs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for LaBrae, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lakeview continue to outrun the ball?
Lakeview came up short against LaBrae when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 7-3. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
