Softball Recap: Woodhaven Warriors vs. Lakeland Eagles
Woodhaven came tearing into Saturday's contest with 12 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Lakeland Eagles by a score of 6-1.
Natilee Pridemore was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Pridemore has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Pridemore was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Pridemore wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grace Usher, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Brooke Taylor was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Woodhaven pushed their record up to 13-2 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Lakeland, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodhaven will take on Taylor at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Woodhaven's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Taylor's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lakeland, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Detroit Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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