Lakeview came out on top against Portage Central on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run seventh inning. The Spartans took their game against the Mustangs 6-2. This was a revenge game for the Spartans: when they faced off against the Mustangs on Thursday, they had to take a 5-3 loss.
Gavin Deal made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Deal was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
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In other pitching news, Lakeview got a great performance from Tyler Duval as he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. Duval has become a key player for the Spartans: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 5-10 otherwise.
Deal wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sam McCullough, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI McCullough has posted since back in April.
Lakeview moved to 7-11 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Portage Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakeview will face off against Climax-Scotts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Portage Central, they will take on Niles at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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