Softball Recap: Valley Stream North falls to Lynbrook in first game of season

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2024, 8:10am

Softball Recap: Valley Stream North Spartans vs. Lynbrook Owls

Valley Stream North couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 8-5 to the Lynbrook Owls on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Valley Stream North of the 7-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2018.

For Lynbrook's part, Jamie Deitch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.

At the plate, Katie Sharkey was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Jessica Ferrara was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.

The win for Lynbrook keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.

Valley Stream North does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lynbrook, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sewanhaka at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Lynbrook is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 15 runs per game this season.

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