Softball Recap: Lawton Wins Going Away Against Kellogg

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Previous 4 Games

05/05/25 - Away	5-7 L
05/05/25 - Away	12-1 W
05/10/21 - Away	0-15 L
05/10/21 - Away	1-16 L

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Gobles, Lawton was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Kellogg Panthers. The high-scoring effort was just what the Blue Devils needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.

Paityn Beam made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and one stolen base while going 2-for-3. Those home runs marked the first that she has launched this season.

In other batting news, Payton Potter was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Lily McCory, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two runs.

Lawton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Lawton's victory bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Kellogg, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Panthers beat Lawton by a score of 7-5 later that day.