Softball Recap: Pope Francis Prep Snaps Four-Game Streak of Wins at Home

Pope Francis Prep dropped their record down to 9-3 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They lost 17-0 to the Longmeadow Lancers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cardinals have suffered since March 27th.

As for Longmeadow, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-7. Considering they have won six games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

For Longmeadow's part, they got a massive performance out of Delaney Schrager, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs Schrager has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Lexi Winkler, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pope Francis Prep will face off against Hampden Charter School of Science at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Longmeadow, they will host Minnechaug Regional at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in the Lancers' favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while the Falcons have been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.