Woodward Academy has won three straight games at home, while Lakeside has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Woodward Academy War Eagles will welcome the Lakeside Vikings at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
If Woodward Academy beats Lakeside with 13 runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. Woodward Academy put the hurt on Holy Innocents Episcopal with a sharp 13-3 victory on Monday. The War Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Lakeside didn't have done well against Dunwoody recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Lakeside sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over Dunwoody.
Molly McHoul spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ellie Lenz was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3.
Woodward Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for Lakeside, their victory bumped their record up to 13-3.
Woodward Academy came up short against Lakeside in their previous matchup back in August, falling 5-0. Will Woodward Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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