Softball Game Recap: Lake City Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 1:09am

Softball Recap: Lake City Panthers vs. Johnsonville Flashes

Lake City was the 4-3 winner over Johnsonville when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Lake City Panthers lost 17-7 to the Johnsonville Flashes on Friday. Lake City has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For Johnsonville's part, Mallory Prosser spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits.

At the plate, Blair Coker was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Krista Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Lake City's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Johnsonville, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6.

Lake City does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Johnsonville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Charleston Math & Science at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Charleston Math & Science is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.

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