Spartans
| 04/17/26 @ Skyline | 6-1 |
| 04/16/26 @ Highland | 27-8 |
| 04/15/26 vs East | 12-2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Juan Diego Catholic | 8-2 |
| 04/13/26 @ Jordan | 16-3 |
| + 4 more games |
Murray extended their winning streak to nine on Friday, bumping them up to 14-4. They came out on top against the Skyline Eagles by a score of 6-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 3, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Savana Whitlock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Zaylee Winterhalder was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Rowley, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Skyline, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's still a better percentage than their 4-13 record this season. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 3, 2022, but that streak is no more.
On Skyline's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makayla Eicholtz, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Murray will take on East at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Leopards have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.73 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Skyline, they will face off against Woods Cross at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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