Lakeland had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-9 to make it ten. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kingsville Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 16-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Kingsville, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-13 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.6 runs over those games.
For Kingsville's part, Jenna Murkin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Murkin has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Kylie Stout was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Gracie Hoover also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Coming up, Lakeland will challenge Northwest at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kingsville, they will face off against Leeton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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