Softball Game Preview: Lakeside Lancers vs. California Military Institute Rough Riders

The Lakeside Lancers will face off against the California Military Institute Rough Riders at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

On Thursday, Lakeside came up short against Moreno Valley and fell 9-5.

Savana Swick was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Jaycee Regan was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

Meanwhile, California Military Institute was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 18-4 to Santa Rosa Academy.

Hennessy Vasquez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Bella Delgado, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base.

Lakeside's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for California Military Institute, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lakeside has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like California Military Institute struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.