Wednesday just wasn't the day for Harpeth Hall's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Lipscomb Academy Mustangs on Wednesday. Harpeth Hall's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it five in a row.
For Lipscomb Academy's part, Mary Alsup was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Alsup was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Jaidyn Denney looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, MacKenzie Heim was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Claire Welch, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Harpeth Hall's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Lipscomb Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harpeth Hall will take on Father Ryan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Harpeth Hall is facing Father Ryan at the right time seeing as Father Ryan is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Lipscomb Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Pope John Paul II at 4:00 p.m. Lipscomb Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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