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LOUISVILLE, OH – The Louisville Leopards clinched a dramatic 5-4 walk-off win over Lake in extra innings Thursday. The deadlock was broken in the eighth when Cole Miller ripped a double to drive in the winning run.

Miller kicked off the scoring in the first inning with an RBI double, setting the stage for a tightly contested game.

Lake squared things up in the second when Josh Sedmock’s line out brought home a run. They then took a 2-1 lead in the third, thanks to Noah Kubasky’s single.

Louisville pulled even in the fifth with some smart base running and a clutch single by Bryce Graziani.

Zach Root bagged the win after a solid five innings on the mound, yielding four runs on eight hits. Joe Woodin, pitching in relief for Lake, was saddled with the loss after allowing a couple of runs over more than three innings.

Jeriah Davis started strong for Lake, holding Louisville to just one run during his stint, while Miller turned in three scoreless innings of relief for the Leopards, adding to his day’s highlights.

At the plate, Miller was a major force for the Leopards, driving in a total of two runs and going 2-for-4. Graziani matched Miller’s hit tally, while Jakeb Beard walked three times, showing off the Leopards’ patience at the plate.

Lake put together 10 hits, with Kubasky and Adam Larimore standing out. Kubasky notched two RBIs, and Larimore went a perfect 4-for-4, setting the table effectively.

The Leopards are back in action at home against New Philadelphia on Friday, riding the momentum from their thrilling win as they prepare for District play next week.