The Lakeside Lancers will face off against the Moreno Valley Vikings at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Lakeside will be strutting in after a victory while Moreno Valley will be coming in after a loss.
Lakeside had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Rancho Christian on Tuesday. The Lancers blew past the Eagles 11-1.
Michaela Alverado
| 04/08/25 @ Rancho Christian | 8 |
| 04/05/25 vs Buena Park | 5 |
| 04/02/25 @ Santa Rosa Academy | 7 |
Michaela Alverado spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Savana Swick, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Evelyn Sotelo was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 29 runs the game before, Moreno Valley was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They lost 12-1 to Rancho Verde. The Vikings have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Moreno Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Lakeside, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10.
Lakeside took their victory against Moreno Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2021 by a conclusive 12-1 score. Will the Lancers repeat their success, or do the Vikings have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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