Sutherlin can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the North Valley Knights. That's more bragging rights for Sutherlin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sophie Crandall spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Josie Vermillion, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Vermillion is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Kendra Parsons was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Sutherlin's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for North Valley, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sutherlin will take on Creswell at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Valley, they will be playing at home against Glide at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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