| 04/04/25 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 03/11/25 - Away | 3-9 L |
| 04/11/19 - Away | 4-14 L |
| 03/19/19 - Home | 0-11 L |
Turner took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Highland Park, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Scots 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since February 13th.
Grecia De La Garza was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
De La Garza wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kylie Pender, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Turner's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-8. As for Highland Park, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 13 of their last 15 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Turner is set to take on their familiar foe Creekview at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Highland Park will challenge rival Wakeland at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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