The Vina Red Devils will head out on the road to take on the Lynn Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Vina has now lost ten straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 24.
Vina managed to slip by Lynn the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Vina lost 22-3 to Lynn on Thursday.
For Lynn's part, Maddie Brooke Rutledge looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Alyssa McKinney and Dereka Bryan did most of the damage at the plate: McKinney went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs, while Bryan went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave McKinney a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Molly Pate, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Lynn always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .650. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vina only posted an OBP of .368.
The victory made it two in a row for Lynn and bumps their season record up to 8-4-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 16 runs. As for Vina, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Vina hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Lynn struggles in that department as they've averaged .359. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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