Softball Recap: Starpoint Spartans vs. Amherst Central Tigers
In what's become a running theme this season, Starpoint gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over the Amherst Central Tigers. That's more bragging rights for Starpoint, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Julia Lukasik made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Lukasik has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lukasik was also solid in the batter's box, getting three hits from her four at bats.
In other batting news, Emma Schwabe was incredible, firing off four triples, four RBI, and a run while going 7-for-4. Another player making a difference was Natalie Prezioso, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Starpoint and bumps their season record up to 4-2. As for Amherst Central, their defeat was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Starpoint will take on Sweet Home at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Starpoint's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Sweet Home's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Amherst Central, they will head out on the road to face off against West Seneca West at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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