Lakeland has been on the road for six straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the St. Maries Lumberjacks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Lakeland had to settle for a 9-7 loss against Lewiston.
Kiersten Drake led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-3 with three RBI. Another player making a difference was Ada Blakemore, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, St. Maries was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their rough 18-2 loss to Orofino might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, St. Maries couldn't push the score so high this time.
St. Maries saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danika Sloper, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Lakeland's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for St. Maries, their loss dropped their record down to 3-15.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakeland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like St. Maries struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lakeland came up short against St. Maries in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 6-3. Will Lakeland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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