Lathrop has not done well against Beyer recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Lathrop Spartans narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Beyer Patriots 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lathrop.
The team relied heavily on Ja?Leiyah Ray, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
On Beyer's side, Mackenzie Hough made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Chelsee Toon, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Lathrop's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Beyer, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lathrop will play host again on Thursday to welcome Grace Davis, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Grace Davis is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Lathrop will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Beyer, they will be playing at home against Mountain House at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mountain House is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
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