Francis Parker fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Classical Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Classical Academy Caimans by a score of 7-6. Francis Parker was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Classical Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Evelyn Luo put in work no matter where she played. She tossed 8.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Luo was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Olivia Urso made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Keira Izumi was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Like Francis Parker, Classical Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Zarina Key. Throwing, Key struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Sunday Mcduffee pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Key scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Mcduffee scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Grace Sega and Baylie Ciremele did most of the damage at the plate: Sega went 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI, while Ciremele scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Francis Parker's defeat dropped their record down to 16-3. As for Classical Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season.
Francis Parker will head out on the road to face off against St. Joseph Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Francis Parker is facing St. Joseph Academy at the right time seeing as St. Joseph Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Classical Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Bishop's at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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