After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Willow Spring, Sanderson was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They put the hurt on the Athens Drive Jaguars with a sharp 15-5 victory. With that win, Sanderson brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Lily Thorpe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Thorpe was also stellar in the batter's box, going 5-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sloane Thorpe, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Aryanna Fontenot- Lyles, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
On Athens Drive's side, Sabria Hanson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Emma Grace Brady was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Sanderson's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5-1. As for Athens Drive, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sanderson will take on Broughton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sanderson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Athens Drive, they will head out on the road to face off against Enloe at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Enloe is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
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