Baseball Recap: Sanderson wins going away against Enloe

By Team Reports Apr 21, 2024, 12:13pm

Baseball Recap: Sanderson Spartans vs. Enloe Eagles

Sanderson came into Friday's contest having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Enloe Eagles on Friday as the Sanderson Spartans made off with a 9-3 victory. This was a revenge matchup for Sanderson, as the team was forced to settle for an 11-9 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.

Landon Maglione spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Wilson Aubut was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Finn Clougherty, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.

On Enloe's side, Nathan Peters made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.

Sanderson's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-14. As for Enloe, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sanderson will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Leesville Road at 6:00 p.m. Leesville Road's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Sanderson's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Enloe, they will square off against Broughton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

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