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| 02/12/25 - Away | 5-3 W |
| 03/08/24 - Home | 8-6 W |
| 03/05/24 - Away | 8-5 W |
| 03/05/24 - Away | 4-5 L |
| 03/08/23 - Away | 5-6 L |
| + 5 more games |
Lakeside had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They had just enough and edged out the Grovetown Warriors 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since March 8, 2024.
Jude Matthews was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. That one hit allowed gave him a new career-low. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brock Holcomb was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Grovetown is on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Lakeside didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 12-2 win against Burke County on the 17th. As for Grovetown, they have also already played their next game, a 5-3 victory against Union Grove on the 14th.
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