Firebirds
| 05/07/25 vs Sycamore | 9-5 |
| 05/06/25 vs Middletown | 13-3 |
| 04/30/25 @ Colerain | 8-1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Princeton | 11-1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Hamilton | 5-2 |
Lakota West had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Wednesday. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Sycamore Aviators. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 back in April.
Ava Gilbert tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bellea Lucas, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Mia Anderson, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Lakota West hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive matches.
Lakota West pushed their record up to 10-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Sycamore, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Lakota West didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-0 win against Middletown on the 8th. As for Sycamore, they will face off against Princeton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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