Softball Recap: Lansdowne Vikings vs. Dundalk Owls
Lansdowne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 16-1 to the Dundalk Owls. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lansdowne of the 19-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Dundalk's part, Julie Burger made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Burger has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Burger was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alessa Sergi was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Oaklyn Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Lansdowne's loss dropped their record down to 1-19. As for Dundalk, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5.
Lansdowne will take on Western Tech & Environmental Science at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Western Tech & Environmental Science will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Lansdowne surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dundalk, they will head out on the road to square off against Kenwood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Dundalk's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last seven contests.
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