Softball Preview: Lakeland Lakers vs. Westview Warriors
Lakeland is 2-7 against Westview since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Lakeland Lakers will play host again on Monday to welcome the Westview Warriors, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. The last four games Lakeland has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Lakeland fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Concord on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Minutemen by a score of 9-7. That's two games in a row now that Lakeland has lost by exactly two runs.
Kaitlyn Keck stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. Cheyenne Short was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Westview unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They lost 11-5 to Jimtown.
Briana Kaufman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kyiah Michels, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Lakeland's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Westview, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 5-6.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lakeland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Westview struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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