Softball Recap: Lincoln Northwest Falcons vs. Malcolm Clippers
Lincoln Northwest didn't have done well against Malcolm recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Lincoln Northwest Falcons were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Malcolm Clippers. Considering the Falcons have won four contests by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Kynzee McFadden made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. McFadden was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Lyrik Harris was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance gave her a new career- in home runs. Ashlyn Siegel was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Lincoln Northwest lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Lincoln Northwest's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Malcolm, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Lincoln Northwest didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-3 loss vs. Twin River on the 7th. Malcolm has also already played their next match, a 5-4 victory against Centennial on the 7th.
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