Lakeview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They lost 17-4 to the Mercer Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lakeview of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Mercer's part, Angelina Eakman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Eakman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Eakman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kailyn Adams was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Emma Stoepfel, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Lakeview's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Mercer, they pushed their record up to 12-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Lakeview does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mercer, they will head out on the road to square off against Franklin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Franklin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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