Softball Recap: Concord Minutemen vs. Lakeland Lakers
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Concord ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Lakeland Lakers out 9-7. That's two games straight that Concord has won by exactly two runs.
Allison Ralston spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on 14 hits. Those nine innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Cassi Reames was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. Cheyenne Collins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
On Lakeland's side, Kaitlyn Keck led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Cheyenne Short, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Concord is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 7-11 record this season. As for Lakeland, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-10.
Concord will head out on the road to challenge Northridge at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Concord will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Lakeland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westview at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Westview is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Lakeland will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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