Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sherwood). They put the hurt on the Lincoln College Prep Blue Tigers with a sharp 25-4 victory on Wednesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Marksmen with their most commanding win of the season.
Kalli Gariepy made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Gariepy was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two triples and a run.
In other batting news, Kadynce Hill was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, five runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Avery Dalton, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Sherwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Sherwood's win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-16. As for Lincoln College Prep, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Sherwood beat Lincoln College Prep by a score of 11-1 later that day.
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