Davis Sr. had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. They came out on top against the Franklin Wildcats by a score of 8-3 on Monday. The victory was familiar territory for Davis Sr. who now have three in a row.
Kaytlin Lebar-Triepke made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned runs off 11 hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Lebar-Triepke has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Lebar-Triepke was also solid in the batter's box, getting three hits from her three at bats.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Naomi Kalanetra, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Maya Frank was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
On Franklin's side, Ashley Fields made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Madison Ortega, who went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Even though they lost, Franklin was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Davis Sr. only hit a.
Davis Sr.'s win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for Franklin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Davis Sr. will be playing at home against St. Francis at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games St. Francis has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Franklin, they will head out on the road to face off against Cosumnes Oaks at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Franklin is facing Cosumnes Oaks at the right time seeing as Cosumnes Oaks is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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