Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Blanchard). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Classen SAS Comets a 23-0 shutout on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Parker Jackson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Blanchard got a massive performance out of Lynlee Schneringer, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. That home run was Schneringer's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Finley Lockwood, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Blanchard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .707. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Blanchard pushed their record up to 12-3 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Classen SAS, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Blanchard will take on Duncan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Classen SAS, they will square off against Newcastle at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Newcastle will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Classen SAS surely won't give up without a fight.
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