The Lakewood Rangers will face off against the Washington Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakewood will be strutting in after a win while Washington will be coming in after a defeat.
Lakewood took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Rocky River, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rangers beat the Pirates on Saturday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rangers.
Ella Bower spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emily Gillick, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Washington fell victim to Archbishop Hoban and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 15-0 to the Knights. The Tigers' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Washington's loss dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Lakewood, their victory bumped their record up to 11-7.
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