After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Cooper brought some dynamite into their most recent match. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Sulphur Bluff Bears a 21-0 shutout on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Kelci Sonntag
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Kelci Sonntag was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Cooper got a massive performance out of Alyssa McCarty, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most stolen bases McCarty has posted since back in March. Halle Toon was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Cooper was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .556. They are 4-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Cooper's win bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Sulphur Bluff, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Cooper will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bears: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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