Lakeview will head out to take on Poland Seminary at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakeview is coming into the game hot, having won their last 11 games.
On Monday, Lakeview beat Girard 5-2.
Ava Bacon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Lakeview's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Barnott, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Another was Ella Collins, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
LaBrae hit Poland Seminary with a four-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs lost 11-4 to the Vikings.
Kylee Hudran and Avery Jakubovic stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hudran went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Jakubovic went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Lakeview pushed their record up to 17-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Poland Seminary, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakeview has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Poland Seminary struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lakeview skirted past Poland Seminary 16-15 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lakeview since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
