Lakeview fell victim to Mercyhurst Prep and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers. The loss means Lakeview is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Jacob Shaker was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits.
On Mercyhurst Prep's side, Hunter Krahe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rocco Almonte, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Zack Kruszewski was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Lakeview's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Mercyhurst Prep, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Lakeview will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Hopewell-Loudon at 1:30 p.m. Hopewell-Loudon will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lakeview surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mercyhurst Prep, they will square off against Maumee at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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