Sandpoint has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Lakeland Hawks at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lakeland took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Sandpoint, who comes in off a win.
Last Thursday, Sandpoint was able to grind out a solid victory over Timberlake, taking the game 8-3.
Lucas Hansen made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Hansen has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hansen was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a triple.
In other pitching news, Sage Medeiros looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Jesse Turner was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Lakeland's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Post Falls.
Sandpoint's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Lakeland, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Sandpoint beat Lakeland 7-4 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Sandpoint repeat their success, or does Lakeland have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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