Struthers extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping them down to 1-9. They lost 17-3 to the Lakeside Dragons. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 22, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Struthers saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hannah Susany, who went 1-for-3 with one run. Addison Liptak also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Lakeside, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 12, 2025 (when they won 21-2).
On Lakeside's side, Natalie Myers spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Keeley Faenza and Kristyn Crockett did most of the damage at the plate: Faenza went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Crockett went 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Crockett a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ellison Strubbe, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Struthers' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lowellville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Lakeside, they will host Geneva at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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