Sandy Creek had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the Hampton Hornets on Monday. That's more bragging rights for the Patriots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Breana Hopkins made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 20 over seven innings pitched. Hopkins was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Hopkins wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hosanna Antony, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brielle Thompson, who scored a run and stole a base.
Sandy Creek didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 20 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hampton only tossed 13.
Sandy Creek will venture away from home to square off against Upson-Lee at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hampton, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 24-0 win vs. Woodland on the 6th.
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