The 2010 Longview Lakers baseball team will start their season this Friday in Mt. Pleasant, TX against Northeast Texas Community College. The Lakers were suppose to start their season last week but were rained out in Dallas, TX. Barring changes due to weather, the Lakers will play one game on Friday night, two games on Saturday and one on Sunday. Inclement weather may push the games to two doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday.
The Lakers are extremely anxious to get this season underway after last season’s poor 15-36 record. With an experienced bunch of returning players and a talented freshman group, the Lakers look to return back to their winning ways. Lee Stoppelman anchors the pitching staff. Lee has already signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Central Missouri next season. He was a 1st Team All-Region 16 pitcher last season. Offensively the Lakers will be led by another All-Region player in Spiker Helms. Spiker was one of Longview’s top hitters last season. Spiker has signed a letter of intent to play for Missouri State next season.
The Lakers will most likely play their first 13 games on the road before their home début on March 6th against Des Moines Area College. Longview will play 15 home games in March so hopefully we will see you at one of our games.
