Summerfield came into Tuesday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Simsboro Tigers on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Summerfield, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Simsboro's part, Carlei Wheeler was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Wheeler has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Wheeler was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kaylea Murphy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Jacoya Lewis, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Summerfield's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-6. As for Simsboro, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Summerfield will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against North Caddo at 5:30 p.m. Summerfield is facing North Caddo at the right time seeing as North Caddo is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Simsboro, they will head out on the road to square off against Red River at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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