Old Fort couldn't quite beat Lakota on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the seven-run loss they were dealt last Monday. The Old Fort Stockaders fell just short of the Lakota Raiders by a score of 9-7. Old Fort was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lakota apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
For Lakota's part, Grant Bomer and Grant Scherger did most of the damage at the plate: Bomer scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Scherger scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Hines, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Old Fort has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Lakota, their win bumped their record up to 9-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Old Fort will challenge St. Joseph Central Catholic at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Lakota, they will head out on the road to square off against Woodmore at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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