Softball Recap: Blanchard Lions vs. Norman Tigers
Blanchard had already won 12 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it 13 on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the Norman Tigers. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 24 matches by six runs or more this season.
Kylee Coy made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Coy was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Parker Jackson tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Quinlyn Johnson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mallorie Pool, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Blanchard hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in 13 consecutive matchups.
Blanchard pushed their record up to 33-5 with the win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Norman, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 12-19 record.
As of now, neither Blanchard nor Norman have any future games scheduled.
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