Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lamar). They were the clear victors by an 18-2 margin over the Billings Wildcats on Monday. While the Tigers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Lexy Stephen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Maylee Rawlings was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.3 runs per game. Peyton Eddie was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Lamar was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .519. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Tigers
| 03/31/25 @ Billings | 18-2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Baxter Springs | 7-3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Jasper | 16-1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Rich Hill | 15-0 |
| 03/22/25 vs Adrian | 10-0 |
The victory (which was Lamar's fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games. As for Billings, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lamar will welcome El Dorado Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Billings, they will be playing at home against Purdy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Billings is facing Purdy at the right time seeing as Purdy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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