Lower Lake took an 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Upper Lake, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Cougars 7-5.
Heidi Ortega
| 05/05/26 vs Upper Lake | 3 |
| 05/09/25 vs Clear Lake | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Middletown | 2 |
| 04/03/26 vs Middletown | 1 |
| 03/24/26 vs Kelseyville | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Heidi Ortega, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Leanna Ortega also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Lower Lake's win bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Upper Lake, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Lower Lake will square off against Clear Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Upper Lake, they will face off against Middletown at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.92 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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