Lady Tigers Dominate St. Joseph Central Catholic

North Baltimore cruises to 17-7 victory at home

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:39pm

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The North Baltimore Lady Tigers exploded for 7 runs in the first inning and never looked back, defeating St. Joseph Central Catholic 17-7 in non-league action on Friday. The Lady Tigers continued to build their lead throughout the game, finishing with 17 runs on 7 hits while drawing consistent traffic on the bases.

Why it matters

This decisive win showcases the Lady Tigers' offensive firepower and ability to take control of a game early. It also highlights the team's aggressive baserunning and strong pitching performance from Allena Lennard.

The details

North Baltimore's offense was led by standout performances from Rylee Keller (2 hits, 3 RBIs), Ava Delancy (1 hit, 2 RBIs, reached base 5 times), Peyton Coykendall (1 hit, 2 RBIs, 3 walks), and Leah Trout (1 hit, 2 RBIs). The team drew 12 walks and stole multiple bases. On the mound, Allena Lennard pitched 6 strong innings, allowing 7 hits and 7 runs (2 earned) with 6 strikeouts and 3 walks.

  • The Lady Tigers exploded for 7 runs in the first inning.
  • North Baltimore added 4 more runs in the second inning.

The players

Rylee Keller

A standout player for the North Baltimore Lady Tigers, recording 2 hits and 3 RBIs in the game.

Ava Delancy

Contributed 1 hit, 2 RBIs, and reached base 5 times for the Lady Tigers.

Peyton Coykendall

Recorded 1 hit, 2 RBIs, and drew 3 walks for North Baltimore.

Leah Trout

Tallied 1 hit and 2 RBIs for the Lady Tigers.

Allena Lennard

The winning pitcher for North Baltimore, throwing 6 strong innings with 6 strikeouts.

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What they’re saying

“Our aggressive approach at the plate and on the bases really set the tone early. The team did a great job of capitalizing on scoring opportunities.”

— Rylee Keller, North Baltimore Player

What’s next

North Baltimore will look to continue their strong start when they host Arlington on Saturday at noon for another non-league matchup.

The takeaway

The Lady Tigers' dominant performance showcases their offensive firepower and ability to take control of a game early. Their aggressive baserunning and strong pitching were key factors in securing the decisive victory.