Sterling Heights extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-5 in the process. They came up short against the Fitzgerald Spartans, falling 11-5. The Stallions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Fitzgerald, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-8. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For Fitzgerald's part, Lydia Yokel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Fitzgerald got a big performance out of Briana Parsons, who went 1-for-5 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Parsons has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Taylor McCants, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Fitzgerald beat Sterling Heights by a score of 17-0 later that day.
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