There's no place like home for Lipan, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the De Leon Bearcats on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Bearcats: they've now won three in a row.
Ella Sharp
| 03/21/25 vs De Leon | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Graford | 1 |
| 03/10/25 @ Santo | 1 |
| 02/17/25 @ Albany | 1 |
| 03/01/24 vs Strawn | 1 |
Ella Sharp made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lipan let Finley Shockley and Gentry Kirkland run wild. Shockley went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double, while Kirkland scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Kirkland is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Macy Castillo, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Lipan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .703. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Lipan's record now sits at 3-4. As for De Leon, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-4 record.
Coming up, Lipan will welcome Stephenville FAITH at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for De Leon, they will host Bangs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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