Lincoln Southeast extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 4-23. They came up short against the Kearney Bearcats, falling 8-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bearcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-6 last Friday.
As for Kearney, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season. Considering they have won 15 matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Kearney's part, Lauren Schmeits made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Schmeits has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. That's the most doubles she has posted since September 6th.
In other batting news, Alexa Jacobsen was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Emily Drackley, who went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Kearney beat Lincoln Southeast by a score of 13-1 later that day.
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