Softball Recap: Lakeview snaps seven-game streak of losses on the road

By Team Reports Apr 27, 2024, 12:22pm

Softball Recap: Lakeview Huskies vs. Utica Ford Falcons

Lakeview never let their opponents score on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 victory over the Utica Ford Falcons. For Lakeview, this counts as revenge for the 9-4 loss Utica Ford walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.

The result came thanks to Lillian Goulette's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Lakeview saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hannah Tassin, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base. Tassin is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played.

Lakeview's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-5. As for Utica Ford, they now have a losing record at 3-4.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Lakeview by a score of 11-1 later that day.

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