Falls Lake had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Wake Prep Academy on Friday. The Firebirds blew past the Guardians 11-0. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Firebirds this season.
Wynterlee Glenn made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
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In other batting news, Falls Lake let Reagan Yancey and Morgan Oquinn run wild. Yancey scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Oquinn scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave Oquinn a new career-high. Cameron Kendric was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Falls Lake was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matches.
Falls Lake's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-8. As for Wake Prep Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-5.
Coincidentally, Falls Lake and Wake Prep Academy will both be playing Franklin Academy the next time they take the field. The Firebirds will head out to face the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Guardians will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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