Louisa vs. Albemarle (March 26, 2019)
On a cold, breezy March night, the Lions traveled to Albemarle to secure their second win of the season. After coming off of a tremendous comeback win against Orange, the Lions are looking to continue grinding and pushing for the remainder of the season. Aiden McClune got the start for the Patriots while Ethan Snyder took the mound for the Lions.
The Lions got off to an early start with bases loaded in the top of the first. Garrett Duerson nailed a two-run double to right field to give Louisa a 2-0 lead. With two strikes, junior, Bryce Clarke followed with a three-run home run to left field. “It felt really good," said Clarke. "I knew the bigger the lead, the better it would be for our team." Larry Labarge followed with the second double of the inning giving the Lions a 6-0 lead in the first inning. Snyder would give up three hits and a walk in the bottom of the first inning, but the Patriots failed to score a run.
The Patriots only allowed one base runner in the top of the second after an error from the third baseman, Jack Bruns; however, the Patriots started their own rally in the bottom of the second. Snyder gave up a walk and a single to begin the second inning. After a fly out and a balk, the Patriots scored two runs, but Snyder would strikeout Thomas Fischer to end the inning, the Lions holding onto a 6-2 lead.
The Lions failed to score another run in the top of the third inning, but the Patriots would score another run in the bottom half of the inning, cutting the Lion’s lead in half. The Lions would come back in the top of the fourth, scoring two runs on three hits and three fielder’s choices.
Snyder threw his first 1-2-3 inning in the top of the fourth, giving the Lions momentum to finish the game. The Lions put their first four batters on base in the top of the fifth, adding two more runs to their score. After a series of walks and errors, the Lions finished the inning with a total of five runs giving Louisa a 13-3 lead over Albemarle. Snyder would continue pitching into the bottom of the fifth needing just three outs to secure the win.
Snyder allowed a two out single to Jett Shue in the bottom of the fifth, but a fly ball to Travis Pleasants would end the inning and the game. The Lions finished the night with three doubles, two of those from junior, Larry Labarge. Snyder only allowed two walks on the night, five strikeouts, and just two extra base hits, earning his first win of the season. Albemarle struggled defensively, using four pitchers throughout the night and committing four errors. This struggle is not what brought the Lions the win. The determination and momentum from the dugout pushed the team through the game. “We can't sleep on anybody," said McDonald. "Anything can happen. You've got to have confidence in yourself.” The Lions are set to face Western Albemarle on Thursday night and we wish them luck! Let’s Go Lions!
The Lions got off to an early start with bases loaded in the top of the first. Garrett Duerson nailed a two-run double to right field to give Louisa a 2-0 lead. With two strikes, junior, Bryce Clarke followed with a three-run home run to left field. “It felt really good," said Clarke. "I knew the bigger the lead, the better it would be for our team." Larry Labarge followed with the second double of the inning giving the Lions a 6-0 lead in the first inning. Snyder would give up three hits and a walk in the bottom of the first inning, but the Patriots failed to score a run.
The Patriots only allowed one base runner in the top of the second after an error from the third baseman, Jack Bruns; however, the Patriots started their own rally in the bottom of the second. Snyder gave up a walk and a single to begin the second inning. After a fly out and a balk, the Patriots scored two runs, but Snyder would strikeout Thomas Fischer to end the inning, the Lions holding onto a 6-2 lead.
The Lions failed to score another run in the top of the third inning, but the Patriots would score another run in the bottom half of the inning, cutting the Lion’s lead in half. The Lions would come back in the top of the fourth, scoring two runs on three hits and three fielder’s choices.
Snyder threw his first 1-2-3 inning in the top of the fourth, giving the Lions momentum to finish the game. The Lions put their first four batters on base in the top of the fifth, adding two more runs to their score. After a series of walks and errors, the Lions finished the inning with a total of five runs giving Louisa a 13-3 lead over Albemarle. Snyder would continue pitching into the bottom of the fifth needing just three outs to secure the win.
Snyder allowed a two out single to Jett Shue in the bottom of the fifth, but a fly ball to Travis Pleasants would end the inning and the game. The Lions finished the night with three doubles, two of those from junior, Larry Labarge. Snyder only allowed two walks on the night, five strikeouts, and just two extra base hits, earning his first win of the season. Albemarle struggled defensively, using four pitchers throughout the night and committing four errors. This struggle is not what brought the Lions the win. The determination and momentum from the dugout pushed the team through the game. “We can't sleep on anybody," said McDonald. "Anything can happen. You've got to have confidence in yourself.” The Lions are set to face Western Albemarle on Thursday night and we wish them luck! Let’s Go Lions!
