Softball Game Recap: Lockport Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 23, 2024, 7:33am

Softball Recap: Lockport Lions vs. Starpoint Spartans

Lockport and Starpoint squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Lockport had to settle for second. They fell 7-2 to the Starpoint Spartans. Lockport's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

For Starpoint's part, Julia Lukasik spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up six Ks. Lukasik has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Starpoint got a big performance out of Natalie Prezioso, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Duncan, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Lockport's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Starpoint, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-7.

Lockport does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Starpoint, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-0 defeat vs. Clarence on the 19th.

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