Millersport has won three straight games at home, while Grove City Christian has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Lakers will host the Eagles at 5:15 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
On Wednesday, Millersport got the win against Bishop Rosecrans by a conclusive 14-3. Considering the Lakers have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Kendyl Bonkowski
| 04/09/25 @ Bishop Rosecrans | 4 |
| 04/08/25 vs Fairfield Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Wellington School | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Madison Christian | 3 |
| 04/25/24 @ Wellington School | 3 |
Kendyl Bonkowski made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Blevins, who scored four runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Those seven stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Emma Raver was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Millersport always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .575 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Grove City Christian hadn't done well against Berne Union recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over the Rockets. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Rockets recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Millersport's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Grove City Christian, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Millersport skirted past Grove City Christian 3-1 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Do the Lakers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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