
Wildcats
08/07/25 vs Mundy's Mill | 15 |
09/18/25 vs Banneker | 12 |
08/26/25 @ Morrow | 11 |
09/09/25 @ Langston Hughes | 9 |
Lovejoy waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Banneker Trojans 14-2. Considering the Wildcats have won four contests by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Taylin Freeman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Shunya Bruton was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in August. Kennedi Harley was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
Lovejoy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .677. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Lovejoy now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Banneker, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Lovejoy will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Trojans: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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