Sterling Heights extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-6 in the process. They lost 17-0 to the Fitzgerald Spartans. The shutout was out of character for the Stallions seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
As for Fitzgerald, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-8. Considering they have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Fitzgerald's part, Aziya Marks and Taylor McCants did most of the damage at the plate: Marks got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs, while McCants got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases McCants has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of CaSaundra Smith, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sterling Heights will head out to take on Eastpointe at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fitzgerald, they will square off against Hazel Park at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will need to watch out since the Vikings have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests.
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