For the first time this season, Lonoke will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to take on the Trumann Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lonoke's tournament run continued when they took on Monticello on Saturday. Lonoke was the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over Monticello.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Trumann and East Poinsett County, and Trumann kept the tradition alive. Trumann came out on top in a nail-biter against East Poinsett County on Monday, sneaking past 5-4.
Peyton Chaffin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jace Bennett, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played. Aiden Hammons also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Lonoke's record is now 6-8. As for Trumann, their record is now 3-5.
Everything went Lonoke's way against Trumann when the teams last played back in May of 2015, as Lonoke made off with a 10-0 win. Will Lonoke repeat their success, or does Trumann has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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