Armstrong's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Schlarman Hilltoppers with a sharp 14-2 win. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for Armstrong this season.
Tinley Parkerson was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Parkerson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Armstrong let Acasia Gernentz and Carly Grant loose on the outfield. Gernentz scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5, while Grant scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Kaylyn Hayes was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
On Schlarman's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Irene Rangel, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Armstrong's victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Armstrong will be playing at home against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Armstrong will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. As for Schlarman, they will head out on the road to square off against Milford at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Schlarman will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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