Wilson is 2-8 against Barker since June of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Lakemen will host the Raiders at 4:45 p.m. Wilson will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, Wilson got the win against Medina by a conclusive 13-1. The result was nothing new for the Lakemen, who have now won four contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Katie Hardy made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over six innings pitched. Hardy was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Lucy Madan
| 04/28/26 vs Medina | 4 |
| 04/27/26 vs Newfane | 3 |
| 04/22/26 @ Albion | 2 |
| 04/21/26 @ Royalton-Hartland | 1 |
| 04/18/26 @ Barker | 0 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, Lucy Madan was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases and four runs. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last four games she's played. Rowan Simpson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs.
Wilson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Barker fell victim to Akron and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. The loss was the Raiders' first of the season.
Wilson's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Barker, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Wilson has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Barker struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wilson might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Barker in their previous matchup last Saturday. Will the Lakemen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
