Softball Recap: Lipscomb Academy Mustangs vs. Harpeth Hall Honeybears
Lipscomb Academy put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Harpeth Hall Honeybears a 10-0 shutout. That's two games straight that Lipscomb Academy has won by exactly ten runs.
Mary Alsup made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Alsup was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Jaidyn Denney looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, MacKenzie Heim was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Claire Welch was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Lipscomb Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2-1 record this season. As for Harpeth Hall, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lipscomb Academy will take on Pope John Paul II at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pope John Paul II is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Harpeth Hall, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Father Ryan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Father Ryan is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Harpeth Hall will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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