Softball Recap: Father Ryan Irish vs. Lipscomb Academy Mustangs
Sadly, Father Ryan is still looking for their first win of the season after seven matches. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-5 walloping at the hands of the Lipscomb Academy Mustangs on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Father Ryan of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Lipscomb Academy's part, Presley McLean made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. McLean has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. McLean was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MacKenzie Heim, who went 3-for-5 with a home run and a triple. Jencyn Cunningham was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
Father Ryan's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Lipscomb Academy, they pushed their record up to 8-2-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Harpeth Hall the next time they take the field. Lipscomb Academy will host Harpeth Hall at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, while Father Ryan will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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