
Firebirds
04/15/25 vs Wayne | 15 |
03/27/25 @ Dixie Heights | 14 |
04/22/25 @ Princeton | 12 |
04/28/25 vs Princeton | 10 |
04/16/25 @ Sycamore | 10 |
Lakota West won the last time they faced Princeton and things went their way on Monday too. The Firebirds blew past the Vikings 11-1. The Firebirds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by ten runs or more this season.
Lyla Gully spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Liz Meyer, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Jordan Beimesche was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Lakota West was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Lakota West now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Princeton, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakota West will challenge Colerain at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.8 runs per game on average), something the Firebirds will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Princeton, they will host Oak Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Highlanders will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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