Standish-Sterling hit Ogemaw Heights with a five-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons came up short against the Panthers, falling 10-0. The defeat leaves the Falcons still looking for their first win of the season.
Somer Sappington spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and eight unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Ogemaw Heights saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was MaKenzie Benjamin, who went 1-for-3 with one double. That double marked the first that Benjamin has hit this season.
Ogemaw Heights' loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Standish-Sterling, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ogemaw Heights will challenge Gladwin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Flying G's have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.67 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Standish-Sterling, they will face off against Harrison at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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