Lake Park lost against Wheaton North last Friday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Lake Park Lancers lost 7-1 to the Wheaton North Falcons.
Ava Arenz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Wheaton North's side, Erin Metz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Metz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Metz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Makayla Hammer was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Macy Pomatto, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Lake Park has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-8 record this season. As for Wheaton North, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 24-5.
Lake Park will look to defend their home field on Friday against Elk Grove at 4:30 p.m. As for Wheaton North, they will head out on the road to take on West Chicago at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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