Senn had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 10-5 to make it four. They came up short against the Lincoln Park Lions, falling 12-6. The Bulldogs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Pippa Gerharz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Gabrielle Smith, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
As for Lincoln Park, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 18th (when they won 10-0).
On Lincoln Park's side, Sarah Hansen and Ella Miller were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hansen tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Miller pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Hansen posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. At the plate, Hansen went a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Miller went 3-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Natalie Alvarez, who went 3-for-5 with three runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Violet Stankiewicz was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base and one double.
Looking ahead, Senn will head out on the road to square off against Northside at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lincoln Park, they will welcome Juarez at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
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