Hornets
| 04/10/25 vs Lakeland | 8-3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Currituck County | 7-3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Nansemond River | 11-4 |
Deep Creek had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Lakeland Cavaliers. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Hornets also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Larah Fray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Deep Creek let Hannah Liddell and Kayleigh Rigdon run wild. Liddell scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Rigdon scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Liddell is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Bailey Cockrell was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Deep Creek's record now sits at 6-3. As for Lakeland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Deep Creek will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on King's Fork at 5:45 p.m. on the 22nd. As for Lakeland, they will head out on the road to take on Nansemond River at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. The Cavaliers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season.
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