Lake View extended their losing streak to 13 on Friday, dropping them down to 4-13. They lost 7-0 to the Von Steuben Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on Wednesday.
As for Von Steuben, their record is now 12-10-1. Considering they have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Von Steuben's part, not much got past Romeo Ruiz, who gave up just three hits to keep Lake View off the board. Ruiz also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Panthers are 5-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-8-1 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Matteo Banuelos was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Luis Sequera was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Lake View will challenge Taft at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Von Steuben, they will take on Niles North at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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