For the second straight game, Lakeview will face off against Kent City. The Wildcats will host the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lakeview has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lakeview lost 11-5 to Kent City on Monday. That's two games in a row now that the Wildcats have lost by exactly six runs.
Katelyn Buchner was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Kaileigh Ripley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Breanna Castle also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Lakeview has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games. As for Kent City, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
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