Softball Recap: Norwalk Lancers vs. Firebaugh Falcons
Norwalk scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Firebaugh Falcons as the Norwalk Lancers made off with an 18-1 victory. Considering Norwalk has won ten matches by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jalynn Banda was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Banda has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Banda was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Kendall Nakano was incredible, firing off three home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Amarie Encarnacion, who scored four runs while going 4-for-4.
Norwalk pushed their record up to 16-8 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Firebaugh, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-11.
Norwalk will stay at home for another game and welcome Paramount at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Paramount will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Norwalk surely won't give up without a fight. As for Firebaugh, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Bellflower at 3:15 p.m.
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