Softball Recap: Francis Scott Key extends road winning streak to nine

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2024, 5:29pm

Softball Recap: Francis Scott Key Eagles vs. Brunswick Railroaders

In what's become a running theme this season, Francis Scott Key gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Brunswick Railroaders. The victory was nothing new for Francis Scott Key as they're now sitting on eight straight.

Jasmine Kline made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Kline has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Kline was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Taff, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Emma Tawney was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.

Francis Scott Key's win was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2. As for Brunswick, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Francis Scott Key will take on Winters Mill at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Francis Scott Key is facing Winters Mill at the right time seeing as Winters Mill is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Brunswick, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Boonsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Boonsboro knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past 11 games -- so hopefully Brunswick likes a good challenge.

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