Montabella extended their losing streak to 14 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-16 in the process. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lakeview Wildcats. Surprisingly, this marked the Mustangs' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Montabella saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Kauffman, who went 2-for-4 with one run.
As for Lakeview, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-20. Surprisingly, this marked their fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
On Lakeview's side, Katelyn Buchner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Buchner has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Montabella will head out to face off against St. Charles at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lakeview, they will challenge Central Montcalm at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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