Softball Preview: Ben Lippen Falcons vs. Thomas Sumter Academy Generals
The Ben Lippen Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Ben Lippen's offense. They fell 4-0 to Laurence Manning Academy on Wednesday. The contest marked that first time this season in which Ben Lippen was not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Thomas Sumter Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Lee Academy on Friday, taking the game 11-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Thomas Sumter Academy.
Kason Carter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Carter has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Carter was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and four runs.
In other batting news, Lila Kate Stines was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and two doubles while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Anna Luzzi, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Ben Lippen's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-4. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Ben Lippen skirted past Thomas Sumter Academy 7-6 when the teams last played back in March. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Carter, who struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Ben Lippen still be able to contain Carter? There's only one way to find out.
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