Shakopee extended their losing streak to ten on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-11 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lakeville North Panthers. The Sabers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 8-7.
As for Lakeville North, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
For Lakeville North's part, Gabby Vang spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits.
At the plate, Lakeville North let Aivry Abraham and Baylee Brenno run wild. Abraham went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double, while Brenno got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs. Brenno continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alicia Jeanson, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Coming up, Shakopee will take on Eastview at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lakeville North, they will square off against Prior Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lakers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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