Softball Preview: Lakeridge Pacers vs. Sandy Pioneers
The Lakeridge Pacers will be playing at home against the Sandy Pioneers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Lakeridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Lakeridge waltzed into their game on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the with a sharp 14-8 win. Lakeridge's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on LAUREN BEACH, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of MACY SAFLEY, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Sandy's offense. They fell victim to a tough 6-0 loss at the hands of Sherwood on Monday. The matchup marked that first time this year in which Sandy was not able to get on the board.
Lakeridge's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Sandy, they dropped their record down to 3-5 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Lakeridge took their win against Sandy in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 20-0. Will Lakeridge repeat their success, or does Sandy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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