Wharton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 19-4 loss to the Sumner Stingrays might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wharton of the 17-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.
Madelyn Parker was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Sumner's side, Riley Wine was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. Karlee Salisbury was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
Wharton's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Sumner, their win bumped their record up to 14-5.
Wharton will head out on the road to challenge Strawberry Crest at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Strawberry Crest has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.22 runs per game on average), something Wharton will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sumner, they will head out on the road to square off against Wesley Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Wesley Chapel is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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