From LBPOSTSports.com: In the 22 innings that spanned two rounds of playoff softball, the Lakewood Lancers held their opponents scoreless while struggling to score themselves. Yesterday in the quarterfinals at Etiwanda High, it was the same old story with one difference, and that difference’s name is Melissa Taukeiaho.
The freshman third baseman’s two-run home run in the fourth, and RBI triple in the sixth, was all the Eagle offense as Etiwanda ended the Lakewood softball season, 3-0. The Lancers had multiple times to get on the board, but like the first two playoff games, couldn’t push one across.
“We out hit them, but just couldn’t cash in the chips when we had ‘em” said Lakewood coach Andy Miramontes. “It’s a tough loss, but I’m not going to dwell on it. Unfortunately we didn’t get the timely hits you need to win these close playoff games… one hit here of there, who knows? The better team won today.”
The game started the way most good playoff games start: with good pitching and solid defense. Senior Justine Avalos stepped back into the circle for Lakewood with a game plan, and it worked to perfection the first trip through the order.
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