The Start Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Sandusky Blue Streaks at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Start knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Sandusky likes a good challenge.
Last Wednesday, Start was able to grind out a solid win over Notre Dame Academy, taking the game 10-6.
Miranda Bee made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Bee has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Bee was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Start let Hannah Ri Hards and Sophia Moran loose on the outfield. Ri hards went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a double, while Moran scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Sandusky was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of Vermilion by a score of 6-5.
Start has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for Sandusky, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Start beat Sandusky 9-5 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Start since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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