There's no place like home for Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They put the hurt on the North Cobb Christian Eagles with a sharp 7-1 victory on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lakely Parrish spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 innings per game.
At the plate, Mylee Howard was incredible, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Hope Alexander, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe's victory bumped their record up to 7-9. As for North Cobb Christian, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe will face off against Murray County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Murray County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North Cobb Christian, they will welcome North Cobb at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. North Cobb will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something North Cobb Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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