Lakeview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell 5-1 to the Aquinas Monarchs. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Monarchs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Cali Bentz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Lakeview's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Aquinas, they pushed their record up to 9-10 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Lakeview has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Fort Calhoun at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Aquinas, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Pierce at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pierce is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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