Lakeland Christian was the 7-6 winner over Mulberry when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Vikings fell 8-4 to the Panthers on Monday. That's two games in a row now that the Vikings have lost by exactly four runs.
Paityn Donalson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mikayla Hampton, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Lakeland Christian has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. As for Mulberry, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-7.
Looking ahead, Lakeland Christian will be playing at home against Plant City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mulberry, they will head out on the road to take on All Saints' Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season.
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