Softball Recap: Olivia Spidell leads Strasburg-Franklin to victory over Notre Dame

By Team Reports May 25, 2024, 7:19am

Softball Recap: Strasburg-Franklin Tigers vs. Notre Dame Titans

Strasburg-Franklin extended their postseason success on Friday against Notre Dame. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Notre Dame Titans. The win was familiar territory for Strasburg-Franklin who now have 22 in a row.

Amelia Spidell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Olivia Spidell was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ella Gilkerson, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.

Strasburg-Franklin's victory bumped their record up to 29-3. As for Notre Dame, their loss dropped their record down to 23-5.

Strasburg-Franklin will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Minster at 10:00 a.m. Minster will roll in looking for their 27th straight win, something Strasburg-Franklin surely won't give up without a fight. Notre Dame does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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