Parkland had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on The First Academy Royals with a sharp 14-6 victory on Friday.
Allison Hunsberger
| 03/14/25 vs The First Academy | 4 |
| 05/23/24 @ Freedom | 0 |
| 05/14/24 vs Pleasant Valley | 1 |
| 05/13/24 vs Stroudsburg | 1 |
| 05/02/24 @ Emmaus | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Allison Hunsberger made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Parkland let Ami Patel and Elizabeth Pinkham run wild. Patel went 3-for-4 with five RBI, one run, and one double, while Pinkham scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave Pinkham a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Maria Moore, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Parkland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as The First Academy only posted an OBP of .344.
The First Academy is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Parkland will welcome William Allen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The First Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on De La Salle at 6:00 p.m. on March 25th.
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