White Cloud had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-9 to make it five. They came up short against the Lakeview Wildcats, falling 15-3. The Indians were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Lakeview, the victory got them back to even at 6-6. Considering they have won four contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Lakeview's part, Emma Veenema made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Veenema was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Katelyn Buchner was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She is also on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Cheyenne Peterson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Looking ahead, Lakeview will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Utica at 4:30 p.m. White Cloud will be paying especially close attention to the Wildcats' matchup: after the Wildcats face off against the Chieftains, they'll take on White Cloud again at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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