In a heartbreaking doubleheader, the Lakeland University baseball team fell to Concordia University Wisconsin, losing both games with their final at-bat. Despite Chris Finn's impressive performance, hitting two two-run home runs, the Muskies couldn't secure a win, losing 5-4 and 10-9 respectively. This drops their record to 6-12 overall and 0-4 in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, highlighting a trend of near misses with six losses by a single run this season. The Muskies held late-game leads, notably a 9-7 advantage going into the bottom of the 10th in the second game, but couldn't close it out. Concordia moves to 8-10 overall and remains undefeated in conference play at 4-0.

By the Numbers
  • Lakeland's record now stands at 6-12 overall and 0-4 in the NACC.
  • Six of Lakeland's 12 losses this season have been by a single run.
Yes, But

The losses reflect both unfortunate timing and a need for stronger closing performances, as evidenced by missing crucial final outs in both games despite holding leads late on.

State of Play
  • Lakeland dropped two closely contested games, highlighting their struggles in finishing games.
  • Concordia's strong comeback capabilities were evident as they overcame deficits in both games.
What's Next

The Muskies will need to reassess their late-game strategies to improve their chances in upcoming matchups, as they continue to grapple with finishing strong.

Bottom Line

The Lakeland baseball team must address their inability to close out games if they hope to turn around their season. Each near-miss adds pressure to improve and capitalize on late-game opportunities.