It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Concord ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Lakeland Lakers out 9-7. That's two games straight that Concord has won by exactly two runs.
Allison Ralston spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on 14 hits. Those nine innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Cassi Reames was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. Cheyenne Collins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
On Lakeland's side, Kaitlyn Keck led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Cheyenne Short, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Concord is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 7-11 record this season. As for Lakeland, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-10.
Concord will head out on the road to challenge Northridge at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Concord will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Lakeland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westview at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Westview is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Lakeland will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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