Armstrong won the last time they faced Blue Ridge and things went their way on Monday too. The Trojans walked away with a 10-6 win over the Knights. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Tinley Parkerson
| 03/23/26 vs Blue Ridge | 8 |
| 03/21/26 vs Georgetown-Ridge Farm | 5 |
| 03/18/26 vs Paxton-Buckley-Loda | 8 |
Tinley Parkerson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Chesney Franzen and Cala Reifsteck did most of the damage at the plate: Franzen went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Reifsteck went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Lyndee Williamson, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
Armstrong's record is now 4-1. As for Blue Ridge, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Armstrong is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Rantoul at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Blue Ridge, they will take on St. Thomas More at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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