Lapwai hasn't had much luck against Prairie recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wildcats will face off against the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. Lapwai has given up an average of 36.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lapwai is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Clearwater Valley, falling 43-13. On the bright side, the 13- run performance marked the Wildcats' highest-scoring game to date.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Prairie, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They put the hurt on Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] with a sharp 20-10 victory on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Pirates needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Kaylie Lockett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off two hits. Lockett was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Erica Schlader was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
Prairie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Prairie's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4. As for Lapwai, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Lapwai suffered a grim 31-11 defeat to Prairie in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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