Sumner is 2-8 against Rogers since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Sumner Spartans will head out on the road to challenge the Rogers Rams at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Wednesday, Sumner got themselves on the board against Bethel, but Bethel never followed suit. Everything went their way against the Bison as they made off with a 13-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Sumner.
Riley McGee was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. McGee was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Thweatt, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Riley Meyers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Rogers was handed a two-point defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Bethel on Monday. Rogers was the clear victor by a 20-1 margin over Bethel. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Rogers has managed all season.
Like Sumner, Rogers also got a great game from a two-way player: Raygun Klippert. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Klippert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Klippert is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Ryan Breer was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run, seven RBI, and a double. Chanel Henkel was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Sumner's record is now 2-0. As for Rogers, their record now sits at 3-1.
Sumner beat Rogers 6-2 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Does Sumner have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rogers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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