Lapeer came out on top against Marlette on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Lightning blew past the Red Raiders 9-0.
The result came thanks to Grace Garcia's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 16 Ks.
At the plate, Breana Fantin was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. Jadin Hill was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lapeer kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 7-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Lapeer's win bumped their record up to 12-21. As for Marlette, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Lapeer beat the Red Raiders by a score of 15-0 later that day.
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