Lyman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They came up short against The First Academy Royals, falling 12-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Royals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-9 two weeks ago.
Emma Chauncey was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and nine unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Chauncey wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Makayla Darwent, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Lyman's record is now 4-15. As for The First Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-8 record this season.
Lyman is taking a road trip to challenge Lake Mary at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for The First Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mount Dora Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Royals surely won't give up without a fight.
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