Lovejoy came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Denison Yellow Jackets 7-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-5 back in March.
Izzy Guarriello
| 04/01/25 vs Denison | 17 |
| 03/28/25 @ Anna | 12 |
| 03/25/25 @ Sherman | 11 |
| 03/21/25 vs Greenville | 14 |
| 03/18/25 @ Melissa | 5 |
| + 13 more games |
Izzy Guarriello spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 18 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addie George, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Torii Johannes also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Lovejoy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-8. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Denison, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Lovejoy will square off against Walnut Grove at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Leopards 3.8, the Wildcats 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Denison, they will be playing at home against McKinney North at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.
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