Durham came out on top against Winters on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Trojans took their game against the Warriors 7-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-3 back in April.
Sadie Sjolund made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Ashley Spence
| 05/12/25 @ Winters | 3 |
| 05/09/25 @ East Nicolaus | 1 |
| 05/08/25 vs Hamilton | 2 |
| 05/06/25 vs East Nicolaus | 1 |
| 05/05/25 @ Wheatland | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, Ashley Spence was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Trinity Kolu, who went 2-for-5 with two runs and one triple.
Durham was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Winters only posted a batting average of .174.
Durham has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Winters, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-12.
Durham and Winters are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Trojans will venture away from home to challenge University Prep at 4:00 p.m. on the 20th. The Panthers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Durham surely won't give up without a fight. As for Winters, they will host Live Oak at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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