Princeton extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They lost 14-2 to the Lakota West Firebirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Lakota West, the win got them back to even at 5-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by ten runs or more this season.
For Lakota West's part, Ava Gilbert spent all six 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 11 Ks. Gilbert has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Paige Kopp was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Elie Albright, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Princeton will square off against rival Lakota East at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Lakota West is set to challenge their familiar foe Oak Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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