Jamestown hasn't had much luck against Lakeview recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. Jamestown will head out to face off against Lakeview at 4:15 p.m. Jamestown has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jamestown is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Maplewood, falling 19-4.
Meanwhile, Lakeview won against Oil City on Thursday with 11 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. Lakeview didn't even let West Branch on the board, marking Lakeview's second-straight 11-0 shutout. The Sailors' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Maddox Bell and Lucas Fagley made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Bell tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Fagley didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. At the plate, Bell went 3-for-4 with three RBI, while Fagley scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. What's more, Fagley posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Parker Montgomery was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cody Fagley, who scored a run and stole a base.
Lakeview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Branch only posted an OBP of .250.
Jamestown's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Lakeview, their record now sits at 3-0.
Jamestown suffered a grim 18-1 defeat to Lakeview in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can Jamestown avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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