
Wildcats
09/29/25 @ Banneker | 25 |
09/09/25 @ Langston Hughes | 22 |
08/26/25 @ Morrow | 22 |
09/23/25 vs Morrow | 19 |
08/07/25 vs Mundy's Mill | 18 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lovejoy). They blew past the Banneker Trojans 25-8 on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won four in a row.
Taylin Freeman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Lovejoy got a massive performance out of Kerri McGhee, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those four runs gave McGhee a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kennedi Harley, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with six stolen bases and three runs.
Lovejoy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .837. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Lovejoy's record is now 8-6. As for Banneker, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lovejoy will square off against Northgate at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Banneker, they will be playing at home against Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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