Softball Recap: Bay Ridge Prep vs. Brooklyn Friends Quakers
With a playoff game on the line, Bay Ridge Prep rose to the challenge on Monday. They blew past the Brooklyn Friends Quakers 9-2. Bay Ridge Prep's victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Samantha Norman and Cara Insley were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Norman tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Insley struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). At bat, Norman scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Insley scored a run while going 1-for-3. Norman is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Selina Psarras, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Olivia Langsfeld, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with a stolen base.
Bay Ridge Prep's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-0. As for Brooklyn Friends, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Bay Ridge Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Brooklyn Friends, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Calhoun at 3:45 p.m.
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