Softball Recap: Wickliffe Blue Devils vs. Gilmour Academy Lancers
After a string of six wins, Wickliffe's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell 4-0 to the Gilmour Academy Lancers. The match marked the first time this season in which Wickliffe was not able to get on the board.
For Gilmour Academy's part, Camden Dreiling spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Dreiling has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Aiden Pike and Ava Gundling did most of the damage at the plate: Pike scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2, while Gundling went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Pike is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Lauren Riccobelli was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Wickliffe's loss ended a ten-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-1. As for Gilmour Academy, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wickliffe will take on South at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Wickliffe's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so South's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gilmour Academy, they will play host again on Monday to welcome North, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Gilmour Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.3 runs per game this season.
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