Lapeer's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They never let the Carman-Ainsworth Cavaliers get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Lightning in their matchups with the Cavaliers: they've now won five in a row.
Aurora Rathnow made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Rathnow was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kylie Walton was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Kirk, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Lapeer always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .731. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 04/28/25 - Away | 15-0 W |
| 05/01/24 - Home | 15-0 W |
| 05/16/19 - Home | 14-6 W |
| 04/17/17 - Home | 11-0 W |
| 04/19/16 - Away | 16-3 W |
Lapeer's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Carman-Ainsworth, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Looking ahead, Lapeer will be playing in front of their home fans against Bay City Western at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Carman-Ainsworth, they are taking a road trip to challenge Powers Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cavaliers are facing the Chargers at the right time seeing as the Chargers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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