Sadly, Lakeview is still looking for their first win of the season after four matchups. Their tough 10-4 defeat to the Vestaburg Wolverines in Monday's second game might stick with them for a while. One positive for Lakeview, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Vestaburg's part, Addison Neelis and Sasha Page made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Neelis tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Page struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Neelis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Neelis scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Page went 3-for-5 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Megan Beetley was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Halee Patch was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Lakeview's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Vestaburg, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.
Lakeview will head out on the road to square off against Morley Stanwood at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Lakeview and Morley Stanwood are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Vestaburg, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome St. Louis at 4:00 p.m. in Wednesday's first game. Vestaburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.1 runs per game this season.
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