Fitzgerald got themselves on the board against Lincoln on Wednesday, but Lincoln never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Abes with a sharp 22-0 win. Considering the Spartans have won five matches by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lydia Yokel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
CaSaundra Smith
| 04/30/25 @ Lincoln | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Madison | 1 |
| 04/07/25 vs Lincoln | 1 |
| 05/29/24 vs Cardinal Mooney Catholic | 1 |
| 04/15/24 @ Eastpointe | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on CaSaundra Smith, who fired off two triples, five RBI, and two runs while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Taylor McCants was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
Fitzgerald was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .688. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.
Fitzgerald's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-6. As for Lincoln, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Fitzgerald is set to square off against their familiar foe Eastpointe at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lincoln will challenge rival Clintondale at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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