Loyola had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 15-4 to the Horace Mann Lions.
For Horace Mann's part, Ava Lipsky made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Lipsky was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Zeba Packer was a standout: she scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Malina Patel was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
The win made it two in a row for Horace Mann and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Loyola does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Horace Mann, they will head out on the road to square off against Fieldston at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Horace Mann is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.
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