Lakeridge scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against Nelson as the Lakeridge Pacers made off with a 14-8 victory. With that win, Lakeridge brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on LAUREN BEACH, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was MACY SAFLEY, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
The victory (which was Lakeridge's third in a row) raised their record to 7-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs per game. As for Nelson, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakeridge will take on Sandy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Sandy is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Lakeridge will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Nelson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Aloha at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Nelson's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Aloha's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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