Seward is 9-1 against Lakeview since September of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Seward Bluejays will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lakeview Vikings. Seward's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Lakeview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Saturday, Seward made easy work of Gering and carried off an 11-2 victory. Considering the Bluejays have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Lakeview came into Saturday's contest having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Raymond Central by a score of 8-3 on Saturday.
Cali Bentz made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). What's more, she also posted a .667 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted in she last seven matches. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sydney Spohn, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, she also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had in she last nine games. Another player making a difference was Abby Bird, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Seward has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Lakeview, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12.
Seward took their victory against Lakeview in their previous meeting back in August by a conclusive 10-0. Will Seward repeat their success, or does Lakeview have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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