Lakeland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 15-0 to the Dunmore Bucks. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Lakeland's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Dunmore's part, Rachel Walsh made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Walsh has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Walsh was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Emily McGowan was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Tristan Canavan, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Lakeland's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Dunmore, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakeland will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Mid Valley, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Mid Valley will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Lakeland surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dunmore, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Riverside at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Riverside: 3.9, Dunmore: 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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