Softball Recap: Lake City Comes Up Short

Lake City had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 5-18 to make it 14. They came up short against the Pine River Area Bucks, falling 10-0. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 11-3 to the Bucks when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

As for Pine River Area, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-2 record this season. The result was nothing new for Pine River Area, who have now won 16 games by seven runs or more so far this season.

For Pine River Area's part, Kylee Mumby was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Mumby has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Verdi, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilly Felsk, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.

Coming up, Pine River Area will welcome Meridian at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Bucks are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a four-game losing streak. Lake City will be paying especially close attention to Pine River Area's contest: after Pine River Area faces off against Meridian, they'll take on Lake City again at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.