Lakeshore had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Hammond Tornadoes with a sharp 17-6 win on Friday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Lakeshore considering their two-run performance the game before.
Annabella Litolff made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Lakeshore let Sydney Arnold and Maddie Butler run wild. Arnold scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Butler scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Greta Taylor, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Lakeshore always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 02/28/25 - Home | 17-6 W |
| 02/14/24 - Away | 12-2 W |
| 03/10/17 - Neutral | 10-17 L |
| 02/25/16 - Away | 5-0 W |
| 03/25/15 - Away | 14-3 W |
Lakeshore's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Hammond, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coming up, Lakeshore will be playing at home against Mandeville at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mandeville will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Lakeshore surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hammond, they will take on Loranger at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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