Softball Preview: Lakeland Preparatory Lions vs. Millington Central Trojans
Lakeland Preparatory has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will challenge the Millington Central Trojans at 5:00 p.m. Lakeland Preparatory knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Millington Central likes a good challenge.
Lakeland Preparatory is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against Trezevant (and have done all season long). Lakeland Preparatory blew past Trezevant 17-2.
Bria Townsend was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Slappey, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Millington Central was a bit more limited in their matchup on Tuesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Brighton. Millington Central has struggled against Brighton recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
The victory got Lakeland Preparatory back to even at 4-4. As for Millington Central, their loss dropped their record down to 13-7.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lakeland Preparatory hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .366. However, it's not like Millington Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .372. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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