Sprayberry had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs on Monday. That's more bragging rights for the Yellow Jackets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gabbi Leftwich made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Sprayberry let Jordan Simpson and Shona Bowen loose on the outfield. Simpson scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Bowen scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Moody, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Sprayberry's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12. As for Kennesaw Mountain, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Sprayberry will challenge Creekview at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Creekview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Sprayberry's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Kennesaw Mountain, they will take on Lithia Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kennesaw Mountain is facing Lithia Springs at the right time seeing as Lithia Springs is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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