Thomas Jefferson won the last time they faced Denver North, and things went their way on Monday too. The Thomas Jefferson Spartans walked away with a 7-3 win over the Denver North Vikings. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.
Eva Miller-Sanchez was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Sofia Sandoval was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Layla Colonna was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Thomas Jefferson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in seven consecutive matchups.
The victory got Thomas Jefferson back to even at 5-5. As for Denver North, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-8 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas Jefferson will take on George Washington at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. George Washington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Denver North, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Northfield at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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