Softball Recap: Eastview Lightning vs. Eagan Wildcats
After losing to Eagan the last time they met, Eastview decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Eastview Lightning won by a run and slipped past the Eagan Wildcats 7-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Eastview.
Talianna Joyner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hannah Soderbeck, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Emily Braaten, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Eastview is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-7 record this season. As for Eagan, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastview will face off against Apple Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Eagan, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Farmington at 4:30 p.m.
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