Lakeview had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-10 win over the McKinley Red Dragons on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Lakeview, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Eli Gough tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Andrew Brown was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Lantz, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On McKinley's side, Landon Turner made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of AJ Yost, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Lakeview's victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for McKinley, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Lakeview will be playing in front of their home fans against Girard at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for McKinley, they will head out on the road to challenge Harding at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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