The Lenox Memorial Millionaires will challenge the Smith Academy Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lenox Memorial has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lenox Memorial is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 16-9 to Taconic. On the bright side, the nine- run performance marked the Millionaires' highest-scoring game to date.
Brady DiGrigoli was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Robbie Bazinet, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Smith Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over Mahar Regional on Monday.
Harrison LaFlamme made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. LaFlamme was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and one double. LaFlamme is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryann Mccoy, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Owen Belden was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Lenox Memorial now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Smith Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lenox Memorial has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Smith Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lenox Memorial took their victory against Smith Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-4 score. Will the Millionaires repeat their success, or do the Falcons have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
