Lake Region gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. Everything went their way against the Lake Wales Highlanders as the Lake Region Thunder made off with a 9-2 win. This was payback for Lake Region, who suffered an 8-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Kailyn Reeder spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kirsten Aldridge, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Margaret Jenkins, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Lake Wales' side, Keira Davis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lake Region is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. As for Lake Wales, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Lake Region will be playing in front of their home fans against Auburndale at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Region's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Auburndale's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lake Wales, they will take on Viera at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Viera will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Lake Wales surely won't give up without a fight.
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