Lehman Lobo pitcher Lexi Bechtel understands how easy it can be to succumb to the pressure of protecting a narrow lead when stuck in a bases-loaded jam.
Bechtel encountered the nightmarish scenario Tuesday when the Vandegrift Vipers loaded the bases with no outs in the top of the seventh frame.
Even as the Vipers seemed prime to cut into a slim Lobo lead, Bechtel stayed as cool as a cucumber to record the final three outs and give Lehman a much-needed 2-0 district victory. For Bechtel, the mentality of having fun and staying away from the stress of the moment was critical.
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