Lakeview extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They came up short against the Central Minnesota Christian Bluejays, falling 10-0. That's two games in a row now that the Lakers have lost by exactly ten runs.
As for Central Minnesota Christian, their win bumped their record up to 4-7. That looming 10-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Central Minnesota Christian's part, not much got past Wesley Fussy, who gave up just a hit and racked up 12 Ks to keep Lakeview off the board. Fussy has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Central Minnesota Christian let Isaiah Swart and Jake Ver Steeg run wild. Swart went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double, while Ver Steeg went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Central Minnesota Christian is 2-1 when Ver Steeg posts two or more runs, but 2-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Meyer, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Lakeview will challenge rival Ortonville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Central Minnesota Christian is set to take on their familiar foe Yellow Medicine East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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