Lovejoy won the last time they faced Banneker, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Lovejoy Wildcats blew past the Banneker Trojans 20-8. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by ten runs or more this season.
Kye Gordon made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kennedi Harley was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Myara Alexander, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Lovejoy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. As for Banneker, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Lovejoy will look to defend their home field on Monday against Dutchtown at 5:30 p.m. Lovejoy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Banneker, they will head out to challenge Morrow at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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