Lakeview had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Mercer Mustangs 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Lakeview, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Maddox Bell made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Bell was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other pitching news, Chris Mong looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits.
Back at the plate, Jonny Husband and Leyton Zacherl did most of the damage at the plate: Husband scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Zacherl scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Mercer's side, Jayden Amos made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Lakeview's victory bumped their record up to 14-2. As for Mercer, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
As of now, neither Lakeview nor Mercer have any future games scheduled.
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