After losing to Dayton the last time they met, Spring Creek decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Spring Creek Spartans skirted past the Dayton Dust Devils 8-6.
Alyson Clarke made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits. Clarke was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Spring Creek let Hannah Montoya and Adalynne Dolfin loose on the outfield. Montoya scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Dolfin scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Morfin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Like Spring Creek, Dayton also got a great game from a two-way player: LaSade Conti. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Conti has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Conti was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Zoee Wass was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Dana Micone was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Dayton didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Spring Creek only tossed seven.
Spring Creek has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Dayton, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1.
Spring Creek will have a chance to go back-to-back against Dayton: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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