Francis Scott Key entered their tilt with Westminster with 15 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 16. They came out on top against the Westminster Owls by a score of 12-7 on Friday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Francis Scott Key considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Jasmine Kline made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Kline has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Kline was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Taff, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kendall Jackman, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Francis Scott Key's win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-1. As for Westminster, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Francis Scott Key will square off against Manchester Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Francis Scott Key: 3.4, Manchester Valley: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Westminster, they will be playing at home against Century at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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