Softball Recap: Francis Parker Lancers vs. Lincoln Hornets
Francis Parker had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.2 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-12 margin over the Lincoln Hornets. Francis Parker might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won ten matches by six runs or more this season.
Evelyn Luo made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Luo was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Keira Izumi was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Mary Grondona, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Francis Parker's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 11 runs. As for Lincoln, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Francis Parker will take on Bishop's at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bishop's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Francis Parker's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hoover at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lincoln is facing Hoover at the right time seeing as Hoover is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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