Lakeview had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains out 17-16. With that win, Lakeview brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Lakeview let Andrew Brown and Isaiah Lantz loose on the outfield. Brown scored two runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances, while Lantz scored two runs while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Nathan Paolucci, who scored three runs while going 1-for-5.
On Hopewell-Loudon's side, Cohen Sendelbach was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Sendelbach was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Caine McDonald stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Wyatt Crow was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Even though they lost, Hopewell-Loudon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Lakeview made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Hopewell-Loudon, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Lakeview is on the road again on Sunday to play Franklin-Simpson at 4:00 p.m. Lakeview has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Hopewell-Loudon, they will be playing at home against Gibsonburg at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopewell-Loudon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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