Softball Recap: Thomas Walker Pioneers vs. Eastside Spartans
Thomas Walker is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 22-0 to the Eastside Spartans on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Thomas Walker of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Eastside's part, Emma Sartin made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Sartin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Sartin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Maddie Compton was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Haley Frazier, who went 1-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple.
Thomas Walker's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Eastside, their victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thomas Walker will take on Rye Cove at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Eastside, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Richlands at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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