Softball Recap: Lakeridge Pacers vs. Lake Oswego Lakers
Lakeridge entered their tilt with Lake Oswego with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They put the hurt on the Lake Oswego Lakers with a sharp 14-4 win on Wednesday. Considering Lakeridge has won four contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
DELANEY HOYLE was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched six innings while giving up four earned runs off nine hits (she also didn't allow any walks). HOYLE has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. HOYLE was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, ELAYNA JANSEN was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of MARIN LAFRANCE, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Lakeridge's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 7.7 runs. As for Lake Oswego, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Lakeridge will square off against Oregon City at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Lakeridge: 3.2, Oregon City: 1.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Lake Oswego, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Linn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Linn will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Lake Oswego surely won't give up without a fight.
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