In what's become a running theme this season, Bay Ridge Prep gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Brooklyn Friends Quakers a 12-0 shutout. The win was just business as usual For Bay Ridge Prep, who after seven games remain undefeated this season.
Claire Giardina and Samantha Norman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Giardina struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Norman tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Giardina went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Norman scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cara Insley, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Nina Hewryk, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Bay Ridge Prep pushed their record up to 7-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Brooklyn Friends, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bay Ridge Prep will take on York Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brooklyn Friends, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Friends Seminary at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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