Cooper City's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Osceola Kowboys.
Daniella Nino spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Jordyn Samson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rylee Hedden, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
On Osceola's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings played and she was also dialed-in: Samanthalea Edwards gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Faith Ferrer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Cooper City's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Osceola, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Cooper City will be playing at home against Westminster Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Cooper City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Osceola, they will square off against Sumner at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sumner's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Osceola's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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