Lancers
| 05/09/25 @ Northridge | 23 |
| 04/21/25 vs Northridge | 17 |
| 03/25/25 @ Bexley | 17 |
| 03/27/25 @ Reynoldsburg | 16 |
| 04/02/25 @ New Albany | 15 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lakewood). They were the clear victors by a 23-8 margin over the Northridge Vikings on Friday. Considering the Lancers have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Ashlyn Carder was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Williams, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Bailey Maidel also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Lakewood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .612. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northridge only posted an OBP of .452.
Lakewood's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 17-4. As for Northridge, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.
Coming up, Lakewood will challenge Utica at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Northridge, they will take on Heath at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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