Lakes is on a six-game streak of home losses, Mount Tahoma a nine-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Lakes Lancers will take on the Mount Tahoma T-Birds at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
On Tuesday, Lakes came up short against Lincoln and fell 17-14.
Alannah Martinez stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored four runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Savanna Newville, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles.
Mount Tahoma lost 18-3 to Silas on Tuesday.
Mount Tahoma saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kylie Roll, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Lakes' defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Mount Tahoma, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakes has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .503. However, it's not like Mount Tahoma struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Lakes' way against Mount Tahoma in their previous matchup back in April as Lakes made off with a 29-4 win. Does Lakes have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mount Tahoma turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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