After flying high against Beddingfield last Tuesday, Spring Creek came back down to earth. The Spring Creek Gators took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Johnston Panthers on Thursday. The defeat continues a trend for Spring Creek in their matchups with North Johnston: they've now lost six in a row.
Emily Williams was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. Williams has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jasmine Valentine was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four stolen bases, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Sarah Hess was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
On North Johnston's side, Victoria Sasser spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on two hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Kaleigh Hughart was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Sidney Stanely, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Spring Creek's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6. As for North Johnston, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.
Spring Creek will head out on the road to take on Eastern Wayne at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eastern Wayne is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for North Johnston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Johnston at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. South Johnston will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something North Johnston surely won't give up without a fight.
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