Softball Recap: South Effingham Mustangs vs. Lakeside Panthers
South Effingham got themselves on the board against Lakeside on Monday, but Lakeside never followed suit. They blew past the Lakeside Panthers 12-0. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won 14 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Cheniyah Jackson looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Martin, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenzie Ergle, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, South Effingham hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in eight consecutive matches.
South Effingham's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-5. As for Lakeside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 15 of their last 16 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season.
As of now, neither South Effingham nor Lakeside have any future games scheduled.
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