Softball Game Preview: Lakin Broncs vs. Hugoton Eagles

Lakin and Hugoton are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Broncs are taking a road trip to face off against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lakin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

Lakin took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Goodland, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Broncs skirted past the Cowboys 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Broncs have posted since March 31st.

Moriah Ortiz

Batters Struck Out

04/25/25 @ Goodland	5
04/25/25 @ Goodland	6
04/21/25 @ Sublette	12
04/21/25 @ Sublette	10

Moriah Ortiz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Taybree Lohman-Fuller was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lileah Villa, who earned one run and two stolen bases.

Meanwhile, Hugoton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Stanton County, falling 18-2.

Hugoton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Lakin, their record now sits at 5-9.