Local Heroes, Fighting Saints, Extend Winning Streak to Six with Double Shutout Against Rochester Christian

The University of St. Francis softball team, the Fighting Saints, won their sixth consecutive game against Rochester Christian University. The matches, which ended 8-0 and 9-0, took place in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The Saints have limited their last eight opponents to three runs or less, leading to a 7-1 record. The team showed strong batting, hitting three home runs in the first game and seven doubles in the second game.

Kiersten Manning performed well, pitching a one-hitter in the first game and recording five hits, two runs, and two RBIs. Manning was also among the seven players who hit doubles in the second game. Isabella Landeros scored the most runs, four in total, including a solo home run.

In the first game, the Saints took advantage of four errors by Rochester Christian in the first inning, scoring four runs. The remaining runs were scored through home runs by Jaelynn Taylor, Manning, and Landeros. Manning also struck out 10 batters in the six-inning game.

In the second game, each of the St. Francis starters hit at least once, with seven players hitting doubles. The Saints scored five times in the second inning, with Jordan Closs and Kaylie Sippel each scoring two runs. Six of the team's seven doubles were hit in the second and third innings.

The Saints will end their 26-game road trip with a doubleheader at Judson University on Tuesday. The team hit a season-high three home runs in the first game and seven doubles in the second game. Updates on the Saints' performance can be found on Twitter @USFSaints and live coverage links at gofightingsaints.com/coverage.

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