Lakeview waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They were the clear victor by a 15-4 margin over the Reynolds Raiders. Considering Lakeview has won four matchups by more than ten runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Evan Reiser spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cody Fagley was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Maddox Bell was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI.
On Reynolds' side, Chase Bell was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Lakeview's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for Reynolds, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakeview will square off against Jamestown at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lakeview's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Jamestown's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Reynolds, they will head out on the road to face off against Wilmington at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Wilmington will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Reynolds surely won't give up without a fight.
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