Lackey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 17-1 walloping at the hands of the La Plata Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lackey of the 19-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For La Plata's part, Kyla Istvan made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Istvan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Istvan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophie Payne, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Vivian Lloyd was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Lackey's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for La Plata, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Lackey will challenge Westlake on Wednesday. As for La Plata, they will face off against Huntingtown at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Huntingtown's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so La Plata's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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