Lakeview has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the DuBois Beavers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Lakeview stacked a third blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 20-2 margin over Jamestown. Lakeview's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Evan Reiser spent all three innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Cody Fagley and Maddox Bell did most of the damage at the plate: Fagley fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4, while Bell fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-2. Bell is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as he's now launched at least one in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Fagley, who scored four runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, DuBois made easy work of Johnsonburg on Thursday and carried off a 13-2 victory. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for DuBois this season.
The team relied heavily on Samson Deeb, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Trey Wingard was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and a run.
Lakeview pushed their record up to 7-1 with that win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for DuBois, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lakeview has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like DuBois struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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