Summer Creek took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Waller, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Summer Creek skirted past Waller 3-1. That's more bragging rights for Summer Creek, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Alyssa Flores spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 11 Ks. The dominant performance gave her a new career-low in hits.
On the hitting side, Cali Chapman was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Ramos, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Summer Creek hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waller struck out 11 times.
Summer Creek's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Waller, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Summer Creek and Waller's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Summer Creek and Foster (who has only given up 1.56 runs per game) will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Summer Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Waller's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Meanwhile, Waller will square off against Crosby at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, a team that's only allowed 2.75 runs per game.
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