Softball Splits Pair of League Games
ELK GROVE, Calif. – The St. Francis softball team split a pair of Delta League games this week, keeping their playoff goals alive heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.
The Troubadours (12-11, 6-4) opened the week with a 12-1 home win over Davis, breaking a close game open with a nine-run sixth inning. Leading 3-1, St. Francis pounded out eight hits, including five doubles to 10-run the Blue Devils.
Lauren Washburn provided the final blow with a double to score two runs that marked the third straight double by the team and one of five in the inning. Washburn and Shelby Tevis each went 3-for-3 in the game with two RBI. Junior Mel Baccay added two hits and three RBI, while Akeylah Moses also recorded two hits in the ball game.
Jada Kanemasu pitched a complete game, allowing one run on eight hits to record her ninth win on the season.
St. Francis faced league-leading Elk Grove on Friday, dropping a 12-1 decision. Mary Baccay led the team with three hits, while Danika Bailey added two hits and the lone run for the team.
St. Francis travels to Sheldon on Wednesday before hosting Franklin on Friday.
ST. FRANCIS 12, DAVIS 1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| St. Francis | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 1 |
ELK GROVE 12, ST. FRANCIS 1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Elk Grove | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | x | 12 | 13 | 0 |