Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Union County Panthers by a score of 9-6 on Friday. The Warriors have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Panthers, too.
Breanna Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits. What's more, she also racked up five strikeouts, the mostshe's had since back in August.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Micha Valdes, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hope Alexander, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-13. As for Union County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-16 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe will face off against Dade County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Dade County is coming into the matchup with nine straight victories at home, so Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Union County, they will take on Coahulla Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Coahulla Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Union County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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