Lakeside had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-10 to make it eight. They lost 11-1 to the Pymatuning Valley Lakers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dragons of the 14-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
Lakeside saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Matrisciano, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Pymatuning Valley, their record now sits at 6-2-1. The result was nothing new for the Lakers, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
On Pymatuning Valley's side, Mackenzie Kribbs made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Kribbs has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, earning two RBI and one run. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on McKenna Jordan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kaelyn Castle, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI.
Lakeside wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 16-0 defeat against Jefferson Area on the 23rd. As for Pymatuning Valley, they have also already played their next matchup, a 20-3 win against Lordstown on the 23rd.
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