Wichita, KS — Goddard Lions JV stole the lead late and defeated Maize South 16-6 on Thursday. The game was tied at five with Goddard Lions JV batting in the top of the fourth when Maddox Stevens singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. Goddard Lions JV earned the victory despite allowing Maize South to score five runs in the second inning. Maize South offense in the inning was led by Martinez, Foertsch, and Sullivan, who each had RBIs in the inning. Goddard Lions JV got things started in the first inning when Isaac Tatro doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. Goddard Lions JV tallied ten runs in the fifth inning. Goddard Lions JV big bats were led by Kaden Bethel, Brett McGee, Stevens, Austin Rudkin, Carter Goodwin, and Kyle Bailey, who all drove in runs. Stevens took the win for Goddard Lions JV. The righty surrendered zero runs on two hits over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking zero. Bethel and Jake Jasnoski entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Reasoner took the loss for Maize South. The pitcher allowed five hits and four runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one. Blake Read started the game for Goddard Lions JV. The righthander went one and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on two hits, striking out three and walking one Goddard Lions JV saw the ball well today, racking up 13 hits in the game. Tatro, Bailey, Stevens, and Rudkin all managed multiple hits for Goddard Lions JV. Tatro led Goddard Lions JV with three hits in three at bats. Goddard Lions JV tore up the base paths, as four players stole at least two bases. Tatro led the way with four. Stucky went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Maize South in hits.