Softball Recap: Armstrong Trojans vs. Blue Ridge Knights
Armstrong entered their tilt with Blue Ridge with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They had just enough and edged the Blue Ridge Knights out 9-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Armstrong also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Acasia Gernentz and Tinley Parkerson were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Gernentz struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Parkerson tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Gernentz scored two runs while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances, while Parkerson went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kaylyn Hayes was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Makenna Ackerman, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Like Armstrong, Blue Ridge also got a great game from a two-way player: Ellie Schlieper. She struck out 14 batters over 8.1 innings while giving up five earned (and five unearned) runs off 13 hits. Schlieper was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Cassie Zimmerman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with two triples, three RBI, and a stolen base. Addison Roos was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Blue Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Armstrong pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs per game. As for Blue Ridge, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Armstrong will head out on the road to challenge Westville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Blue Ridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oakwood at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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