Fitzgerald is a perfect 10-0 against Lincoln since June of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Abes at 4:30 p.m. Fitzgerald is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Fitzgerald made easy work of Madison and carried off a 13-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Spartans.
Lydia Yokel
| 04/28/25 vs Madison | 11 |
| 04/23/25 vs Henry Ford Academy | 5 |
| 04/21/25 vs Hazel Park | 4 |
| 04/15/25 vs Mott | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Eastpointe | 6 |
| + 9 more games |
Lydia Yokel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, CaSaundra Smith was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Aziya Marks was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Fitzgerald always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .655. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Sterling Heights, falling 19-0.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Fitzgerald, their record is now 4-6.
Everything went Fitzgerald's way against Lincoln in their previous meeting on April 7th, as Fitzgerald made off with a 20-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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