It was a good run, but Lipscomb Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-2 walloping at the hands of the Friendship Christian Commanders. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Lipscomb Academy has scored all season.
Presley McLean was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over 4.1 innings pitched. McLean has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances. McLean was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
McLean wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Story, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Lipscomb Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-2-1. As for Friendship Christian, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-6.
Lipscomb Academy will take on Father Ryan at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lipscomb Academy is facing Father Ryan at the right time seeing as Father Ryan is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Friendship Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gallatin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Friendship Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Gallatin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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