Softball Game Preview: Lakewood Cougars vs. Cedar Park Christian Eagles

The Lakewood Cougars will head out to take on the Cedar Park Christian Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Lakewood is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Coupeville just ended the team's three-game winning streak dating back to last season on Thursday. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wolves.

Katie Krueger was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Krueger was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

Krueger wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Riley Pevny, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, Cedar Park Christian took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Sammamish as Cedar Park Christian made off with a 16-0 win. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the RedHawks recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.

Like Lakewood, Cedar Park Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Shelby Southard. On the mound, Southard struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Gianna Charlton pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Southard went 2-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs, while Charlton scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Adelaide Foster was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Evoleht Stuhr, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.

Everything went Lakewood's way against Cedar Park Christian in their previous meeting back in May of 2016, as Lakewood made off with a 14-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lakewood since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.