Softball Game Preview: Lakeland Hawks vs. Lewiston Bengals

Lakeland is 0-10 against Lewiston since March of 2020 but things could change on Saturday. The Hawks are taking a road trip to take on the Bengals at 12:00 p.m. Lakeland has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lakeland managed to slip by Moscow the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Hawks lost 26-10 to the Bears on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 2, 2024, but that streak is no more.

Jaiden Corbey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ada Blakemore, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, Lewiston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 12-8 to Coeur d'Alene.

Laila Hernandez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with one triple and one double. Ava Thorson was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.

Lewiston's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Lakeland, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.

Lewiston's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lakeland has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10 hits per game. It's a different story for Lewiston, though, as they've been averaging 10.8 hits. Given Lakeland's sizable advantage in that area, the Bengals will need to find a way to close that gap.

Lakeland couldn't quite finish off Lewiston when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 9-7. Can the Hawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.