Softball Recap: Lennard Longhorns vs. Blake Yellow Jackets
In what's become a running theme this season, Lennard gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 19-1 margin over the Blake Yellow Jackets. Lennard's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Juli Rodriguez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Rodriguez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Rodriguez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Lennard got a massive performance out of Hannah Rooks, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Mikaila Rodgers was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a triple.
The victory (which was Lennard's fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-3. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.2 runs per game. As for Blake, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lennard will take on East Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. East Bay is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Lennard will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Blake, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Alonso at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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