After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Rosewood, Lakewood was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the Union Spartans 24-4. The result was nothing new for the Leopards, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Caitlyn Bass made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. She also put up a walk, which was her first of the season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Ryleigh Miller
| 04/03/25 @ Union | 6 |
| 03/18/25 vs Union | 3 |
| 03/14/25 vs Red Springs | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Lejeune | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Hobbton | 1 |
In other batting news, Lakewood let Ryleigh Miller and Alyssa Faircloth run wild. Miller got on base in all five of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Faircloth scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those six stolen bases gave Miller a new career-high. Karizma Freeman was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Lakewood's victory bumped their record up to 5-7-1. As for Union, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakewood will welcome North Duplin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rebels will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Leopards surely won't give up without a fight. As for Union, they will be playing at home against Rosewood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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