Lake View had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 13-13-1 to make it four. They lost 15-1 to the Big Spring Steers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Steers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-5 on April 1st.
As for Big Spring, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season. Considering they have won ten contests by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Big Spring's part, Alexa Ontiveros made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Ontiveros has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Monse Holguin looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Analia Hinojosa, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was K Speck, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two doubles.
As of now, neither Lake View nor Big Spring have any future games scheduled.
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