Stafford lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Massaponax, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's matchup. The Indians put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 11-3 victory on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Indians as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Tru Shealy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
Madelyn Thompson
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madelyn Thompson, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Emily Stone was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Stafford was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Stafford's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Massaponax, their loss was their seventh straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-10.
Looking ahead, Stafford will welcome Mountain View at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Massaponax, they are taking a road trip to face off against Spotsylvania at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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