The Francis Parker Lancers will challenge the Santa Fe Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Things were looking good for Francis Parker after they put the first run on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 20-2 to Tri-City Christian. The Lancers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Francis Parker saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evelyn Luo, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was Luo's first of the season.
The home team had come away the winner the last seven times Santa Fe Christian and Bishop's had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Eagles took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights on Thursday. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Knights since on Thursday.
Torin Bennett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Francis Parker's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Santa Fe Christian, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Francis Parker has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Santa Fe Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Francis Parker suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Santa Fe Christian in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Lancers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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