Softball Recap: Jefferson Yellowjackets vs. Lincoln Lynx
Jefferson came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lincoln Lynx and snuck past 4-3. That's two games straight that Jefferson has won by just one run.
Jefferson got a great performance from Emily Loots as she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Loots has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Rylee Perrine was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cara Ronk, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Lincoln's side, Hanna Ferguson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Kelsi Nelson and Izzy Miller did some serious damage despite the final result: Nelson scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Miller scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Jefferson has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-13 record this season. As for Lincoln, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-22.
Jefferson will look to defend their home field on Monday against Le Mars at 4:00 p.m. Le Mars' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Jefferson's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln, they will head out on the road to challenge Sioux City North at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Sioux City North will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Lincoln surely won't give up without a fight.
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