It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Classical Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Francis Parker Lancers out 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Classical Academy.
Zarina Key and Sunday Mcduffee were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Key struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Mcduffee tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Key scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Mcduffee scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Grace Sega and Baylie Ciremele did most of the damage at the plate: Sega went 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI, while Ciremele scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Ciremele is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played.
Like Classical Academy, Francis Parker also got a great game from a two-way player: Evelyn Luo. She pitched 8.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Luo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Olivia Urso was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Keira Izumi, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Classical Academy pushed their record up to 13-9 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Francis Parker, their loss dropped their record down to 16-3.
Classical Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Bishop's at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Francis Parker, they are on the road again on Monday to play St. Joseph Academy at 3:30 p.m. Francis Parker is facing St. Joseph Academy at the right time seeing as St. Joseph Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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