Lincoln Northwest was handed a two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Highway 6 on Saturday. The Lincoln Northwest Falcons put the hurt on the Highway 6 Trailblazers with a sharp 9-1 win.
Kynzee McFadden made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those doubles marked the first that she's hit this season.
In other batting news, Tenley Root was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Lyrik Harris was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Lincoln Northwest didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Lincoln Northwest's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Highway 6, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-2 record.
Lincoln Northwest is on the road again on Saturday to play Wilber-Clatonia at 12:30 p.m. As for Highway 6, they will square off against Lexington at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Highway 6 is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
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