Belding was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lakewood Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on Friday.
Belding's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Lakewood, they have been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belding will challenge Wyoming at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Lakewood, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Olivet at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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