Lakota can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-8 margin over the Old Fort Stockaders. For Lakota, this counts as revenge for the 14-4 defeat Old Fort walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2023.
Sophia Bomer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on 11 hits.
At the plate, Lakota let Lexi Moon and Kailynn Smith loose on the outfield. Moon scored three runs while going 3-for-5, while Smith scored a run while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Strawman, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Old Fort's side, Abbi Ward was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Mika Steyer was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Lakota's win bumped their record up to 7-14. As for Old Fort, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakota will face off against Old Fort at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Old Fort, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Gibsonburg at 5:00 p.m.
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