Francis Scott Key waltzed into their matchup on Monday with 16 straight wins... but they left with 17. They came out on top against the Manchester Valley Mavericks by a score of 9-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Francis Scott Key also won the last time the pair played on April 12th.
Jasmine Kline spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Morgan Kenney, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Lilly Reiter was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Francis Scott Key's victory bumped their record up to 18-1. As for Manchester Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-7 record this season.
Francis Scott Key will be playing in front of their home fans against South Carroll at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Manchester Valley, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Tuscarora.
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