Softball Preview: Francis Scott Key Eagles vs. Manchester Valley Mavericks
The Francis Scott Key Eagles will take on the Manchester Valley Mavericks at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Francis Scott Key will be looking to extend their current 16-game winning streak.
Francis Scott Key will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Westminster on Friday. Francis Scott Key walked away with a 12-7 win over Westminster.
Jasmine Kline was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Kline has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Kline was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Taff, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Piper Beahm was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Manchester Valley gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on South Carroll with a sharp 19-4 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Manchester Valley needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Francis Scott Key's victory was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-1. As for Manchester Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Francis Scott Key skirted past Manchester Valley 5-4 when the teams last played on April 12th. Does Francis Scott Key have another victory up their sleeve, or will Manchester Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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