Softball Game Preview: Lakeside Eagles vs. Medical Lake Cardinals

For the second straight game, Lakeside will face off against Medical Lake. The Eagles will head out to take on the Cardinals at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lakeside has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lakeside took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Medical Lake, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles won by a run and slipped past the Cardinals 13-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since May 23, 2024.

For Medical Lake's part, Gabby Ornelas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Layla Armes was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.

Medical Lake's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Lakeside, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-10.