Softball Recap: Sanderson Spartans vs. Enloe Eagles
Sanderson won the last time they faced Enloe, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Sanderson Spartans walked away with an 8-3 win over the Enloe Eagles. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Sanderson.
Lily Thorpe made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Thorpe has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Thorpe was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sloane Thorpe, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Like Sanderson, Enloe also got a great game from a two-way player: Avery Modlin. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. Modlin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Sanderson pushed their record up to 6-6-1 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Enloe, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.
Sanderson will head out on the road to challenge Wakefield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Wakefield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Enloe, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Sanderson at 4:00 p.m.
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