Lakeside Christian had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Cambridge Christian Lancers with a sharp 14-4 win. Considering Lakeside Christian has won four matchups by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jamisen Rheintgen made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Rheintgen has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Rheintgen was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ruthy Saul, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Kira Blattmann was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4.
Lakeside Christian's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs per game. As for Cambridge Christian, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Lakeside Christian will play host again on Thursday to welcome Sarasota Christian, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Lakeside Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season. As for Cambridge Christian, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Shorecrest Prep at 4:30 p.m.
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