Softball Game Recap: Lyle/Pacelli Athletics vs. Schaeffer Academy Lions

By Team Reports Apr 9, 2024, 9:56am

Softball Recap: Lyle/Pacelli Athletics vs. Schaeffer Academy Lions

Lyle/Pacelli came into Monday's matchup having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 12-7 win over the Schaeffer Academy Lions on Monday. The victory was just what Lyle/Pacelli needed coming off of a 25-2 loss in their prior game.

McKenzie Schaefer made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Schaefer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lillie Gardner, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Sam Schrom was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.

The win got Lyle/Pacelli back to even at 1-1.

Lyle/Pacelli will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Grand Meadow/Kingsland/LeRoy-Ostrander at 4:30 p.m. As for Schaeffer Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Houston at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Schaeffer Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 13-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

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