Softball Recap: Dover-Eyota Extends Home Winning Streak to Six

It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Dover-Eyota ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Lake City Tigers 9-8. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won five in a row.

Aubrey Foster was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over ten innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off 15 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Kyllee Howlett

Hits (Career)

05/13/25 vs Lake City	4
04/24/25 @ St. Charles	3
04/24/25 @ St. Charles	3
04/17/25 vs Cotter	3
05/12/25 vs Lourdes	2

In other batting news, Kyllee Howlett was incredible, going 4-for-6 with two runs and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivea Banitt, who went 3-for-6 with two runs and one RBI.

Dover-Eyota kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in four consecutive matches.

Dover-Eyota pushed their record up to 15-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Lake City, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-5.

Looking ahead, Dover-Eyota will head out to take on Wabasha-Kellogg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lake City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Chatfield at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.