Sparta extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 16-8. They lost 12-0 to the Carterville Lions. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Lions when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Carterville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 31-1. Considering they have won 22 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Carterville's part, Taryn Ford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Ford has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 17 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Masyn Kries, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Colbie Bennett was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Sparta does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Carterville, they will host Edwards County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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