The MacArthur Generals will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Lanphier Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. MacArthur will be strutting in after a win while Lanphier will be coming in after a loss.
MacArthur is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Cerro Gordo/Bement. MacArthur came out on top in a nail-biter against Cerro Gordo/Bement on Monday, sneaking past 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Generals have posted since March 28, 2024.
MacArthur saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aidan Bruce, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI. Zion Bradford was another, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lanphier unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against Tri-City on Tuesday, falling 16-8. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Carter Tucker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kane Baskett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
MacArthur skirted past Lanphier 8-7 when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Does MacArthur have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lanphier turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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