Starmount has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the North Stokes Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Stokes took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Starmount, who comes in off a win.
Starmount scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past Alleghany 18-1. The result was nothing new for Starmount, who have now won four contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Rachael Bates was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Bates was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Starmount got a massive performance out of Mackinzie Cox, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Payton Howell, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI and a run.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for North Stokes' offense. They fell 3-0 to South Stokes on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, North Stokes' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Starmount's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-5. As for North Stokes, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Starmount took their victory against North Stokes in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 8-0. Does Starmount have another victory up their sleeve, or will North Stokes turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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