After an eleven game losing streak, the Lions pulled off a tremendous win against the Monticello Mustangs Tuesday night. Garrett Duerson pitched seven strong innings for the Lions, allowing six hits and four walks. Sam Lewis took the mound for the Mustangs.
Duerson started the game off strong with three quick outs in the top of the first. The Lions jumped to an early lead in the bottom half of the first. J.B Lamb started the inning with a single followed by a walk to Zion Villines. Both runners scored on a throwing error from the pitcher, giving the Lions a 2-0 lead. Duerson followed with a double and was brought in on a single from Logan Fifer. Michael Weakley recorded his first career hit on a single to right field. The Lions scored six runs in the bottom of the first after batting through the lineup.
Duerson allowed his first walk and hit in the top of the second inning, but was able to record three outs to keep the Lions’ lead at 6-0. Weakley led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a double to center field, his second hit of the night. “It feels really good,” said Weakley. “It’s senior year. It’s important to get into playoffs and keep the run going.” After back-to-back walks to load the bases, Weakley scored on a dropped third strike giving the Lions a 7-0 lead in the fourth.
Monticello gained a run in the top of the fifth on a sacrifice fly from Grayson Bush. The Mustangs scored two more runs in the top of the sixth inning after back-to-back singles loaded the bases.
Duerson was able to record three quick outs in the top of the seventh inning securing the win for the Lions by a score of 7-3. The Lions’ offense collected seven hits on the night and the win pushes Louisa Baseball into the postseason. The Lions improve to 3-9 on the regular season and hope to add another win to their record on Thursday against Orange County. “You’ve got to always think you can win,” said Weakley. “But you never know.”
The Lions are celebrating senior night next Tuesday at the Bradford-Pelot Field at Louisa County High School and will play their last regular season game on May 16th at Fluvanna County. Let’s Go Lions!
