Lackey is 0-9 against Patuxent since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Chargers will challenge the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Lackey has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lackey is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 21 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against McDonough on Wednesday. They came up short against the Rams, falling 14-2.
Meanwhile, Patuxent entered their tilt with St. Charles on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on St. Charles with a sharp 13-1 win. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hannah Bruno was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nia Mason, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Jasmine Somerville was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Patuxent's record now sits at 5-9. As for Lackey, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Lackey might still be hurting after the 15-9 defeat they got from Patuxent in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can the Chargers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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