Lyons took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Berthoud, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Spartans 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since August 25th.
Gretta Wynja
| 09/22/25 vs Berthoud | 8 |
| 09/18/25 vs University | 7 |
| 09/16/25 @ Platte Valley | 10 |
| 09/11/25 @ Timnath | 9 |
| 09/09/25 @ Weld Central | 14 |
| + 9 more games |
Gretta Wynja was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dahlia Oviatt, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Ava Vasquez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Lyons is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Berthoud, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-8 record.
Looking ahead, Lyons is taking a road trip to challenge Eaton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Berthoud, they will welcome Mountain View at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mountain Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.57 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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