There's no place like home for Emporia, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. Everything went their way against the Life Prep Fire on Friday as the Emporia Spartans made off with a 16-1 win.
Alivia Anno made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Anno has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Anno was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Addison Kirmer was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Maedeen McClure was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Emporia pushed their record up to 6-11 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Life Prep, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Emporia will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Blue Valley Southwest at 1:30 p.m. As for Life Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against North at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Life Prep is facing North at the right time seeing as North is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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