Softball Game Preview: Lakeland Hawks vs. Moscow Bears

By Team Reports Apr 13, 2025, 2:12am

Softball Preview: Lakeland Hawks vs. Moscow Bears

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Lakeland hasn't had much luck against Moscow recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 3:00 p.m. Lakeland has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lakeland came up short against Frenchtown on Saturday, falling 15-8. The Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Ada Blakemore

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Ada Blakemore was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Reece Dutton was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.

The home team had won the previous four meetings between Moscow and Lewiston, and Lewiston kept the tradition alive. The Bears took a 15-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bengals on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Bears in their meetings with the Bengals: they've now lost four in a row.

Alazne Espy and Sammy Pfiffner stepped up to the plate in a big way. Espy scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Pfiffner scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Reagan Hurley, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Moscow's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Lakeland, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.

Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lakeland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .410. However, it's not like Moscow struggles in that department as they've averaged .366. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Lakeland suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Moscow in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.

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