Lakeview hasn't had much luck against Seward recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Lakeview Vikings will head out to face off against the Seward Bluejays. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row, Lakeview finally turned things around against Raymond Central on Saturday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Mustangs.
Cali Bentz made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. What's more, she also posted a .667 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted in she last seven contests.
In other batting news, Sydney Spohn was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, she also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had in she last nine games. Another player making a difference was Abby Bird, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Seward got the win against Gering on Saturday by a conclusive 11-2. The result was nothing new for the Bluejays, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Lakeview's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12. As for Seward, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-6.
Lakeview suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Seward in their previous meeting back in August. Can Lakeview avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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