Softball Recap: Leavitt Hornets vs. Lincoln Academy Eagles
Leavitt put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lincoln Academy Eagles a 12-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Leavitt sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Hailey Turcotte made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Turcotte was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Emily Poland was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Nola Boutaugh was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Leavitt pushed their record up to 11-2 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Lincoln Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leavitt will take on Medomak Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Medomak Valley: 3.4, Leavitt: 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Lincoln Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gardiner at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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