Lennox took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Vermillion, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Orioles had just enough and edged out the Tanagers 12-10. This was payback for the Orioles, who suffered an 18-8 loss the last time these two teams met.
Hayley Hahn made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Lennox let Ahleeya Nicola and Madyson Dykstra run wild. Nicola went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Dykstra scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Hailey Seelen was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
| 04/08/25 - Home | 12-10 W |
| 04/05/24 - Away | 8-18 L |
| 04/05/24 - Away | 5-17 L |
Lennox's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Vermillion, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Lennox is set to challenge their familiar foe Sioux Falls Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Vermillion will face off against rival Parkston at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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