Thomas Jefferson and Denver North met for a duel on Tuesday where Thomas Jefferson couldn't get it done. The Thomas Jefferson Spartans fell just short of the Denver North Vikings by a score of 7-5. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Eva Miller-Sanchez was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Sofia Sandoval and Ariana Winn did some serious damage despite the final result: Sandoval scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Winn went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Sandoval has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
This is the second loss in a row for Thomas Jefferson and nudges their season record down to 10-8. As for Denver North, their win bumped their record up to 9-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thomas Jefferson will host Vista PEAK Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Denver North, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Denver South, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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