Softball Preview: Bonney Lake Panthers vs. Lakes Lancers
Bonney Lake is 10-0 against Lakes since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Bonney Lake Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lakes Lancers at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Bonney Lake's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
Bonney Lake can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They blew past Silas 19-6.
Jess Eaton was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Laina Baker, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Lakes came into Monday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Mount Tahoma with a sharp 29-4 win on Monday. Lakes' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Quinn Stout was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Stout was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Savanna Newville was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Lilly Stowers was another key contributor, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with five stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Bonney Lake's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for Lakes, their win bumped their record up to 2-6.
Lakes' pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Bonney Lake has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 15 hits per game. It's a different story for Lakes, though, as they've been averaging 12.6. Given Bonney Lake's sizable advantage in that area, Lakes will need to find a way to close that gap.
Bonney Lake took their victory against Lakes in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 21-3. Will Bonney Lake repeat their success, or does Lakes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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