The Lake City Timberwolves will stay at home for another game and welcome the Lewiston Bengals at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lake City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Lake City came up short against Coeur d'Alene and fell 5-1. Lake City has not had much luck with Coeur d'Alene recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Lake City saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyla Smith, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lewiston waltzed into their match on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Trojans by a score of 11-8.
Ashland Schnell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Schnell has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Schnell was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Jenna Barney was a standout: she scored four runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Caitrin Reel, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
Lake City's defeat dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Lewiston, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a massive bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lake City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like Lewiston struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lake City came up short against Lewiston in their previous matchup back in April, falling 10-5. Will Lake City have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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