Lakeland Slips by Fenton 3-1

The Lakeland softball team slipped by Fenton 3-1 in a thrilling district semi-final game Saturday. It was a pitchers duel between Fenton’s Sammi Cowger and Lakeland’s Selena Hicks through the first 5 innings. 

Fenton got on the scoreboard in the 5^th after a bunt single by Brooklyn Sondgeroth and a Lakeland throwing error to take a 1-0 lead.

The Eagles came back in the top of the 6^th as Sierra Burke lined a single to left. She stole second base and went to third after a strikeout when the catcher dropped the ball. Burke scored on a passed ball to tie the game at 1-1. 

In the top of the 7^th Burke singled to right field. After Hannah Szajner was hit by the pitch, Burke stole third. Morgan Craft grounded out to 1^st to drive in Burke with the winning run.

Selena Hicks got the win for Lakeland giving up three hits. Sammi Cowger pitched a strong game for Fenton giving up only three hits.  

Fenton wrapped up the season with a 26-14 record.