Creekside came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let Drew onto the board and left with an 18-0 victory. The Seminoles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 15 runs or more this season.
Rhianna Weaver Weaver made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Sanai Smith and LIndsey Catuy Moore did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Moore scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. Moore is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Dazire Randle Randle, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Creekside lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Creekside's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-5. As for Drew, they are on a 33-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Creekside will challenge M.L. King at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Creekside is facing M.L. King at the right time seeing as M.L. King is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Drew, they will square off against Pace Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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