Staley extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping them down to 1-6. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Falcons have suffered since October 7, 2024.
As for Lincoln Southwest, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 17-1. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 7.7 runs.
For Lincoln Southwest's part, Bryn Pribnow tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Pribnow has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Veronica Vela was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI. Ja'Sara Wilson was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Staley and Lincoln Southwest will both be playing Papillion-LaVista South the next time they take the field. The Silver Hawks will head out to face the Titans at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, while the Falcons will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.
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