Lake Region faced Bartow in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Thunder sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the Yellow Jackets. That's two games straight that the Thunder have won by just one run.
Makenna Meadows
| 04/18/25 vs Bartow | 5 |
| 04/17/25 vs McKeel Academy | 18 |
| 04/14/25 @ Calvary Christian | 6 |
| 04/10/25 vs Auburndale | 14 |
| 04/04/25 @ George Jenkins | 10 |
| + 14 more games |
Makenna Meadows was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 19 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kirsten Aldridge was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Alicia Bradberry was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Lake Region pushed their record up to 20-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Bartow, their loss dropped their record down to 17-6.
Lake Region wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 8-0 victory against Mulberry on the 21st. As for Bartow, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Auburndale at 7:30 p.m. The Yellow Jackets are facing the Bloodhounds at the right time seeing as the Bloodhounds are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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