Lake Oswego hasn't had much luck against Oregon City recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Lakers will host the Pioneers at 6:00 p.m. Lake Oswego is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Lake Oswego is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lakeridge.
Avery Latta made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Cavagnaro, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Meanwhile, Oregon City fell victim to Tigard and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 2-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Pioneers were not able to get on the board.
Oregon City's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-10. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the losses came by an average of only 1.75 runs. As for Lake Oswego, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
Lake Oswego's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Lakers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Oregon City, though, as they've been averaging only 0.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lake Oswego continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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