Softball Recap: Bend Lava Bears vs. Redmond Panthers
Bend came tearing into Wednesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Redmond Panthers out 9-8. That's more bragging rights for Bend, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Addisen Fisher was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fisher has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Fisher was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and a double while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Bend let Lauren Glasser and Isabella Lauerman loose on the outfield. Glasser went 2-for-2 with a home run and a double, while Lauerman scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Glasser has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cassidy Sandgren, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Bend's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. As for Redmond, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Bend beat Redmond by a score of 11-0.
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