Softball Preview: Standley Lake Gators vs. Lyons Lions
The Standley Lake Gators's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Lyons Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Standley Lake came up short against Pomona on Wednesday, falling 16-2. The loss continues a trend for the Gators in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost six in a row.
Michelle Masteller made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Lyons didn't have quite enough to beat Strasburg on Thursday and fell 7-6.
Gretta Wynja spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Elle Magaldi was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, she also posted a .750 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Ella White, who went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Lyons kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're hit total in four consecutive matches.
Standley Lake's record now sits at 5-13. As for Lyons, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Standley Lake has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lyons struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Standley Lake suffered a grim 14-5 defeat to Lyons when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Will Standley Lake have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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