After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hayfield, Edison was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Mount Vernon Majors by a score of 12-7. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Caitlyn Lankford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
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At the plate, Edison got a big performance out of Grace Crane, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave Crane a new career-high. Katie Fennell was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Edison hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mount Vernon struck out ten times.
Edison's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Mount Vernon, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Edison will face off against rival Falls Church at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Mount Vernon is set to challenge their familiar foe Justice at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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