Lakin extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Monday, dropping them down to 0-4. They lost 13-7 to the Stanton County Trojans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-9 on Monday.
Lakin saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiah Beymer, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs. Sara Martinez also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
As for Stanton County, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.5 runs this season.
On Stanton County's side, Kynzi Fehringer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. Those ten strikeouts gave Fehringer a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Summer Kendrick, who went 3-for-6 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Valeria Ortega was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Lakin will venture away from home to face off against Ulysses at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Stanton County, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Southwestern Heights at 4:00 p.m. on April 14.
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