Softball Recap: Lake Oswego Lakers vs. Lakeridge Pacers
Lake Oswego was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They fell just short of the Lakeridge Pacers by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lake Oswego of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Lakeridge's part, DELANEY HOYLE made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. HOYLE has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 16 consecutive pitching appearances. HOYLE was also solid in the batter's box, getting three hits from her three at bats.
In other batting news, HAYDEN BARNEY was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. FINLEY DICKSON was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Lake Oswego's defeat dropped their record down to 3-21. As for Lakeridge, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season.
Lake Oswego will head out on the road to challenge Tigard at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Tigard's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Lake Oswego's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lakeridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Linn at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. West Linn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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