Canfield came tearing into Friday's match with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Lakeview Bulldogs a 9-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Canfield, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
The result came thanks to Malena Toth's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
Canfield pushed their record up to 12-1 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Lakeview, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 10-1.
Canfield will square off against McDowell at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. McDowell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Lakeview, they will face off against Columbiana at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lakeview is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
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