It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Lakeview ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the White Cloud Indians, sneaking past 4-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Katelyn Buchner spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Baylor Syrjala
| 05/07/25 vs White Cloud | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ White Cloud | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Chippewa Hills | 1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Morley Stanwood | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ White Cloud | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Baylor Syrjala, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Lakeview's win bumped their record up to 4-12. As for White Cloud, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Coming up, Lakeview will head out to take on Big Rapids at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.7 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. White Cloud will be paying especially close attention to Lakeview's contest: after Lakeview faces off against Big Rapids, they'll take on White Cloud again at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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