Rogers has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Sumner Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Rogers: 3.4, Sumner: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Rogers can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They put the hurt on Bethel with a sharp 10-0 win.
Raygun Klippert made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Klippert has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Klippert was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kendra Lewis was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Sydney Sasaki, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Sumner made sure to put some runs up on the board against South Kitsap on Monday. Sumner came out on top against South Kitsap by a score of 12-7.
Like Rogers, Sumner also got a great game from a two-way player: Riley McGee. She pitched four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. McGee was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other pitching news, Josslyn Sorensen looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Caroline Calkins, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. Anna Thweatt was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three runs.
Rogers' victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4. As for Sumner, their record now sits at 10-3.
Rogers beat Sumner 4-1 in their previous matchup on Friday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rogers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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