Skyline has not done well against Spearville recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Skyline Thunderbirds had just enough and edged the Spearville Lancers out 10-9. With that victory, Skyline brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Corbin Armstrong spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gaby Eubank, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Spease, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Spearville's side, Morghyn Rucker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Spearville didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Skyline has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-11 record this season. As for Spearville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Skyline will take on Ness City at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Skyline is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Spearville, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Stanton County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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