In what's become a running theme this season, Serra gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 22-7 margin over the Saint Francis Lancers. Serra's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mason Wehmeyer looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Josiah Rodriguez was a standout: he scored four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Jake Downing was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
On Saint Francis' side, Tysen Ellis and Luke DeVine stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ellis went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double, while DeVine went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Bonini, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Serra's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. As for Saint Francis, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-11-1.
Serra will head out on the road to face off against Saint Francis at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Serra's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Saint Francis' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Saint Francis, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 8-5 defeat vs. Palma on the 20th.
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