Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Sumrall walked away with it. They put the hurt on the Morton Panthers with a sharp 12-2 victory on Saturday. Considering Sumrall has won 14 matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Brandi Bond was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Bond was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a double.
In other pitching news, Marley Moore looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Ella Robertson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brette Loftin, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI.
Sumrall has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-10 record this season. As for Morton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-13.
Sumrall does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Morton also has no future games currently scheduled.
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