After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Palmetto, Sumner was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cypress Creek Coyotes, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Stingrays have posted since April 2, 2024.

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Aliyanis Stubbs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jaelyn Joiner was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Karlee Salisbury was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Sumner's victory bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Cypress Creek, they dropped their record down to 4-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Looking ahead, Sumner will welcome Plant City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Stingrays' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cypress Creek, they will venture away from home to challenge Fivay at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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