In what's become a running theme this season, Falls Lake gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Franklin Academy Patriots a 12-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Falls Lake, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Wynterlee Glenn made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Glenn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Glenn was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Reagan Yancey and Cameron Kendrick did most of the damage at the plate: Yancey scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Kendrick scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Khloe Massengill was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Falls Lake's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-8-1. As for Franklin Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Falls Lake will be playing in front of their home fans against East Wake Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Falls Lake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Franklin Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against NCSSM: Durham at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin Academy is facing NCSSM: Durham at the right time seeing as NCSSM: Durham is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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