The Lena-Winslow Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against Orangeville/Aquin Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Monday, it was close, but Lena-Winslow sidestepped River Ridge/Scales Mound for an 11-10 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Lena-Winslow.
Luke Madigan made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Madigan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Madigan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Miles Mahon was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Koby Kearns, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Orangeville/Aquin Catholic came into Monday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Hiawatha by a score of 11-8 on Monday. The victory was just what Orangeville/Aquin Catholic needed coming off of a 14-2 loss in their prior match.
Like Lena-Winslow, Orangeville/Aquin Catholic also got a great game from a two-way player: Matthew Soddy. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Soddy was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Mason Conrow was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Nathan Briggs was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Lena-Winslow now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Orangeville/Aquin Catholic, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lena-Winslow has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Orangeville/Aquin Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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