Sumner won against Timberline last Monday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Spartans' pitcher stepped up to hand the Bethel Bison a 12-0 shutout. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Bison recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Ashlyn Harlos made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Anna Thweatt
| 04/15/25 @ Bethel | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Timberline | 2 |
| 04/02/24 vs Graham-Kapowsin | 2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Olympia | 1 |
| 03/18/25 @ Puyallup | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Thweatt, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Riley Meyers also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Sumner's record now sits at 6-2. As for Bethel, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Sumner will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bonney Lake at 4:00 p.m. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 11.5 runs per game this season. As for Bethel, they will head out on the road to challenge Curtis at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.29 runs per game on average), something the Bison will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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