Eastpointe extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They lost 18-1 to the Fitzgerald Spartans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 back in April.
As for Fitzgerald, the victory got them back to even at 6-6. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Fitzgerald's part, Lydia Yokel made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Yokel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, CaSaundra Smith was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Serenity Lewis also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastpointe will host South Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Fitzgerald, they will take on Cardinal Mooney Catholic in a tournament on Saturday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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