Softball Recap: Lamar Extends Winning Streak to Three

Tigers

Previous 3 Games

04/13/26 vs Diamond	7-6
04/09/26 vs Wheaton	10-5
04/07/26 @ New Heights Christian Academy	11-1

Lamar took a 15-run defeat the last time they faced off against Diamond, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wildcats on Monday, sneaking past 7-6. The win was nothing new for the Tigers as they're now sitting on three straight.

Lexy Stephen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Stephen was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs.

In other batting news, Kelby Wolf was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Calli Harris was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.

Lamar's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 8-9. As for Diamond, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.

Coming up, Lamar is taking a road trip to challenge Southwest at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Diamond, they will be playing at home against Miller at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.