After flying high against Elk Grove on Friday, Lake Park came back down to earth. The Lake Park Lancers fell just short of the Neuqua Valley Wildcats by a score of 6-4 on Saturday. The loss continues a trend for Lake Park in their matchups with Neuqua Valley: they've now lost nine in a row.
Ava Arenz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
On Neuqua Valley's side, Trista Werner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. Werner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Nalia Clifford was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ashley Pape, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Lake Park's defeat dropped their record down to 19-9. As for Neuqua Valley, their win bumped their record up to 13-17.
Lake Park will be playing at home against Rolling Meadows at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lake Park is facing Rolling Meadows at the right time seeing as Rolling Meadows is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Neuqua Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against Wheaton-Warrenville South at 11:06 a.m. on Friday. Wheaton-Warrenville South will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Neuqua Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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