Benjamin Davis extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-8. They lost 16-0 to the Spring Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Spring, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games.
For Spring's part, Brylynn Rickert made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Rickert posted five strikeouts, the most she's had over her last 13 matchups. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Maleah Grounds was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025. Xaida Bettis was another key player, going 2-for-3 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Benjamin Davis will challenge rival Nimitz at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Spring is set to square off against their familiar foe Eisenhower at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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