Evans and Lakeside are an even 5-5 against one another since August of 2021, but likely not for long. The Evans Knights will venture away from home to take on the Lakeside Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Evans is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
Evans is headed into the match having just posted their closest victory since September 14, 2023 on Monday. They skirted past Lakeside 9-7. The win was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Brittney Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Braedyn Quarles, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaralyn Strasser, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Evans always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. The last time their OBP was this high was back in August of 2023.
Evans' victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Lakeside, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-13.
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