Quincy extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 12-20. They lost 9-0 to the Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones. The Blue Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cyclones apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Sacred Heart-Griffin, their win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-6. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games.
For Sacred Heart-Griffin's part, Kenzie Wieland was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Wieland has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Lucy Wegner and McKenna Norris did most of the damage at the plate: Wegner went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Norris went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Norris has posted since back in April. Rayleigh O'Brien was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Quincy will venture away from home to take on Glenwood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Sacred Heart-Griffin, they will head out to face off against Carrollton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Cyclones' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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