Lakeland is 1-9 against Moscow since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Lakeland Hawks are on the road again to play the Moscow Bears at 5:00 p.m. Lakeland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
Lakeland had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Moscow put an end to it on Tuesday. Lakeland wound up with the same score they had in their last game (12-1), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs they have scored all season.
For Moscow's part, the team relied heavily on Kaci Kiblen, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and two RBI. Kiblen has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Addie Branen was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Lakeland's loss dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Moscow, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 15-10.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakeland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Moscow struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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