Softball Preview: Lyle/Pacelli Athletics vs. Mabel-Canton Cougars
Lyle/Pacelli is 1-9 against Mabel-Canton since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Lyle/Pacelli Athletics will look to defend their home field against the Mabel-Canton Cougars at 4:30 p.m.
Lyle/Pacelli is is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. Their tough 26-1 defeat to Southland might stick with them for a while.
Lyle/Pacelli saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKenzie Schaefer, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Mabel-Canton, as they earned their first road win of the season. They skirted past Houston 4-2.
Tylar Wenthold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Hope Erickson was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Lyle/Pacelli's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Mabel-Canton, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Lyle/Pacelli might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Mabel-Canton in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Lyle/Pacelli have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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