Lakeside had lost five straight, but after bumping their record up to 3-11 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They won by a run and slipped past the Struthers Wildcats 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Dragons have posted against the Wildcats since April 4, 2019.
Lyla Hamilton
| 05/07/26 vs Struthers | 4 |
| 05/13/25 @ Harvey | 3 |
| 04/22/26 @ Madison | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Harvey | 2 |
| 04/30/26 @ Conneaut | 1 |
Lakeside's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Lyla Hamilton, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Hamilton a new career-high. Keeley Faenza was another, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
As for Struthers, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-17. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.
On Struthers' side, Riley Guy stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Gabriella McDowell, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Lakeside will be playing in front of their home fans against Laurel at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Struthers, they will square off against Poland Seminary at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season.
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