The Lawson Lightning will head out on the road to take on the Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet Royals at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lawson knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet likes a good challenge.
On Wednesday, Lawson made easy work of Hume-Fogg and carried off an 18-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Lightning in their matchups with the Blue Knights: they've now won five in a row.
Bailey Clem made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off three triples, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Lawson let Joi Stewart and Isabella Batts run wild. Stewart scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Batts went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Makenzie Cotton was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They came up short against Overton, falling 19-6.
Briana Clark made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
Lawson's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lawson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .589. However, it's not like Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet struggles in that department as they've averaged .616. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lawson took their win against Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 16-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lightning since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
