Softball Recap: Lyle/Pacelli Athletics vs. Spring Grove Lions
Lyle/Pacelli was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat. They lost 15-3 to the Spring Grove Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lyle/Pacelli of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Lillie Gardner was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Spring Grove's side, Brinley Middendorf made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Middendorf has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Middendorf was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Spring Grove got a massive performance out of Katelyn Kraus, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Sydney Holland, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3.
Lyle/Pacelli's defeat dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Spring Grove, their win bumped their record up to 5-14.
Lyle/Pacelli will head out on the road to square off against Blooming Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Blooming Prairie's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Lyle/Pacelli's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Spring Grove, they will be playing at home against Schaeffer Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Spring Grove is facing Schaeffer Academy at the right time seeing as Schaeffer Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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