Preview: Rogers Rams vs. Sumner Spartans
Rogers is 8-2 against Sumner since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Rogers Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Sumner Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Rogers scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past Bethel 20-1. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Raygun Klippert made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Klippert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Klippert is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Ryan Breer was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run, seven RBI, and a double. Mackenzie Simon was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Sumner got themselves on the board against Bethel on Wednesday, but Bethel never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 13-0 margin over the Bison. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Sumner.
Like Rogers, Sumner also got a great game from a two-way player: Riley McGee. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. McGee was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, Anna Thweatt was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Riley Meyers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Rogers' victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Sumner, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Rogers came up short against Sumner in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 6-2. Can Rogers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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