While Lower Lake's win against Middletown wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Trojans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the Mustangs on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since April 25, 2025.
Crystal Pepper
| 04/03/26 vs Middletown | 10 |
| 03/13/26 @ St. Bernard's | 8 |
| 03/31/26 @ Fort Bragg | 6 |
| 03/24/26 vs Kelseyville | 6 |
| 03/14/26 @ Ferndale | 5 |
Crystal Pepper was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Those ten strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eden Sparks, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Heidi Ortega was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Lower Lake's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Middletown, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Lower Lake and Middletown will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Trojans see the field they'll take on Clear Lake at 4:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for Middletown, their break will end when they face Fort Bragg at 4:00 p.m. on the 13th.
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