Friday just wasn't the day for Mott's offense. They lost 17-0 to the Lakeland Eagles on Friday. Mott's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
For Lakeland's part, Haley Stein looked comfortable as she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Nathalie Hagle was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with two triples, two runs, and a stolen base. Izzy Bedini was another key contributor, going 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Mott's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Lakeland, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 19-5.
Mott has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Walled Lake Central at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Walled Lake Central is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Mott will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Lakeland, they will face off against South Lyon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakeland knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully South Lyon likes a good challenge.
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