Lee softball beat Westfield Technical Academy 12-2 on Wednesday in a game that saw standout pitcher Brianna Lynch record her 800th career strikeout.
In addition to a strong pitching performance that witnessed 18 strikeouts, Lynch also impacted the game at the plate, tallying a pair of hits and two RBI. Lynch now has 816 career strikeouts and counting.
This impressive milestone occurred just over one year after Lynch recorded her 500th career strikeout against Hoosac Valley.
Juliana Schuerer was also a key component of Lee’s offense, notching two hits, two RBIs, and crossed home plate three times.
Kiley Dougherty led the way for WTA with two hits, while Mackenzie Roberts recorded a hit and an RBI.
With the win, the Wildcats move to 4-5 on the season. They have the chance to extend their win streak to three games on Thursday when they host Gateway at 4 p.m.
Meanwhile, Westfield Tech moved to 2-7 on the season. But they will have a chance to get back on track at home on Friday against Amherst at 4 p.m.
WMass Softball Scoreboard
Wednesday, Apr. 30
Regular Season
Springfield Central High School 15, Ware Jr./Sr. High School 8
West Springfield High School 9, Monson High School 6
Pittsfield High School 14, Hoosac Valley Middle/High School 10
South Hadley High School 10, Easthampton High School 0
Lenox Memorial Middle & High School 20, Smith Voc. High School 2
Frontier Regional School 16, Southwick Regional School 3
Granby Jr./Sr. High School 24, Mahar Regional School 6
Lee Middle/High School 12, Westfield Technical Academy 2
Westfield High School 15, Minnechaug Regional High School 4
Hampshire Regional Middle/High School 11, Agawam High School 1
East Longmeadow High School 10, Longmeadow High School 3
