Spartans
| 02/25/25 vs Northbrook | 17 |
| 04/04/25 vs Jersey Village | 15 |
| 03/21/25 vs Cypress Ridge | 13 |
| 04/01/25 @ Northbrook | 12 |
| 03/18/25 vs Cypress Falls | 12 |
Stratford gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past the Cypress Ridge Rams 12-1. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
Gwyn Katterhenry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. Those 14 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Stratford got a big performance out of Marielle Kiersh, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple was Kiersh's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Allison Hibbetts, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Kiersh wasn't the only one making solid contact: Stratford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cypress Ridge only managed three hits.
Stratford's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Cypress Ridge, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-14 record.
Looking ahead, Stratford will venture away from home to take on Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cypress Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Cypress Falls at 6:00 p.m. The Rams are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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