Lakeridge had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Tualatin Timberwolves by a score of 9-5 on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Lakeridge also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
DELANEY HOYLE made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). HOYLE has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. HOYLE was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on LAUREN BEACH, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was FINLEY DICKSON, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Lakeridge's victory bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Tualatin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Lakeridge will be playing at home against Lake Oswego at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Lake Oswego is coming into the match with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Lakeridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Tualatin, they will face off against West Linn at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. West Linn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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