
Knights
05/07/25 @ Wyoming Area | 9-1 |
05/01/25 vs Hanover Area | 11-1 |
04/29/25 vs MMI Preparatory School | 17-0 |
04/29/25 @ MMI Preparatory School | 17-0 |
04/24/25 @ Greater Nanticoke Area | 21-0 |
+ 5 more games |
Lake-Lehman waltzed into their game on Wednesday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Wyoming Area Warriors. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-2 back in April.
Hannah Chipego was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kirsten Finarelli, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Kaitlyn Brudnicki was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Lake-Lehman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in ten consecutive matches.
Lake-Lehman's win was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.9 runs over those games. As for Wyoming Area, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake-Lehman will face off against Berwick at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Wyoming Area, they will square off against Holy Redeemer at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Royals' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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